Staffordshire FA, Designated Safeguarding Officer
Welfare & safeguarding
Safe atthe Grove
Everyone at Kidsgrove Athletic, from players and supporters to volunteers and staff, has the right to enjoy football in a safe, welcoming place.
Our commitment
Safety comes first
Kidsgrove Athletic follows The FA's safeguarding policies and procedures for children and for adults at risk, along with the rules of The Pitching In Northern Premier League and Staffordshire FA.
Anyone in a role working with under-18s at the club must meet The FA's safeguarding requirements. Every concern is taken seriously, treated in confidence and acted on promptly.
Who to talk to
Safeguarding contacts
Report a concern
If you're worried
If you're worried about a child or an adult at the club, speak to one of the contacts above. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 straight away.
Immediate danger999Police, ambulance
Police, non-emergency101Report a concern to the police
NSPCC helpline0808 800 5000Adults worried about a child
Childline0800 1111For children and young people
The FA safeguarding team[email protected]Non-urgent concerns
Staffordshire FA01785 256994[email protected]
Club documents
Our policies
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League & FA
The rules we follow
As members of The Pitching In Northern Premier League, we follow the league's policies and The FA's safeguarding regulations. These open on the league and FA websites.