Child Protection Policy

1. TJFC recognises that every player within the Club should be able to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is why TJFC accepts and fully supports the FA / NSPCC Child Protection Policy and will implement the following:

   • Every adult involved with the Club will be encouraged to attend a recognised FA workshop on child protection.

   • Any allegations or disclosure of abuse will be treated sensitively and in confidence. The incident should be reported to the Child Protection Officer or an outside body, as deemed appropriate.

   • Membership may be suspended pending the outcome of any investigation.

2. TJFC acknowledges its roles and responsibilities towards every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care.

3. We subscribe to the Child Protection Procedures and Practices contained in the Handbook published by the Football Association in November 2000, and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.
   
   • "Every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.
   
   • The Football Association recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is determined to meet its obligations to ensure that those clubs and organisations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standards of care. (Appendix 1 - The Football Association Regulation).
   
   • These procedures apply to anyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example, volunteers in clubs, referees, club officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches and medical staff.
   
   • The Football Association will consider, having taken advice, whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people, violence or any sexual offences should be excluded from working with children and young people. This position is reinforced by U.K. legislation and guidance."

4. In order to meet the objectives set out above, TJFC has appointed a nominated Child Protection Officer, who will be the first point of contact in our aim to work with football partners at a national and local level to ensure that we deliver a quality service in the community.

5. He has attended the Football Association's 3-hour Child Protection and best practice - Workshop, and will undertake further training with other members of the club as appropriate.

6. All members of our club who will have access to children and young people, within the context of current legislation and guidance, will comply with The Football Association advice on screening and vetting.

Further advice on Child Protection matters can be obtained from:-

• The Football Association/NSPCC Child Protection 24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000

• The North Riding County Football Association's Child Protection Officer, whose details can be found in the County Handbook.