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The aim of this workshop is to ensure that participants are made aware of the issues and best practices involved with children in football. The 3 hour FA course is nationally recognised and will help the participant to be able to:
- Explain the reason why football needs to tackle child protection and best practice
- Describe The FA’s commitment to making sure people follow best practice and protect children
- Describe what is meant by best practice and identify where you may want to make some changes
- Recognise the signs, symptoms and forms of abuse
- Identify behaviour in football that would give cause for concern
- Examine your attitudes and feelings in relation to concerns about poor practice and abuse
- Explain the action to take if you are concerned about the welfare of a young person (including the FA/NSPCC Helpline)
- Describe the action to take if a child discloses he or she has been abused or is concerned about someone’s behaviour
- Explain why children find it difficult to tell someone about their concerns
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of agencies, organisations and staff involved in child protection in football
- Give details of where to find out more about The FA policy and procedures and other support mechanisms
2010 Course Schedule
SC1002 (Fully Booked)
Theory - 17th March 2010, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Bedford College, Bedford
Cost: £20
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SC1003
Theory - 12th May 2010, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Haynes Village Hall, Mid Beds
Cost: £20
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A booking form can be downloaded from related documents to the right of this page.