Safeguarding in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND FA OFFERS A RANGE OF SAFEGUARDING SERVICES AND TRAINING TO HELP CREATE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE
We ensure safeguarding requirements are met as a requirement of club affiliation and we support clubs to maintain these standards. This includes making unannounced safeguarding visits to clubs.
GET IN TOUCH
Gill Shields
County Welfare Officer
Phone: 01900 872310
(9am-5pm Monday - Friday)
Email: Gill.Shields@CumberlandFA.com
Here are details of the current safeguarding support services we offer:
Forthcoming safeguarding courses and workshops
We offer a range of safeguarding services and training to help create a safe and enjoyable football experience for everyone. We ensure safeguarding requirements are met as a requirement of club affiliation and we support clubs to maintain these standards. This includes making unannounced safeguarding visits to clubs.
Here is a link to our Welfare Officer Workshop page.
Obtaining a Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Every coach within the Youth game is required to hold a valid and in-date FA Specific Criminal Records Check. Coaches should speak with their Club Welfare Officer to arrange a CRC. To find out more about the CRC please click HERE.
How we handle reported concerns
If you have any concerns that you wish to raise, or any issues that you wish to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact us.