If you are worried about a child, it’s vital you report your concerns. Doing nothing is not an option. It’s also important you stay calm, and if any child is present, reassure them they are not to blame. But don’t make promises of confidentiality or outcome.
There are five ways to report a concern:
- To your club or league Designated Safeguarding Officer
- To your County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- By emailing The FA Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@TheFA.com;
- If urgent and you cannot contact your club, league or County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer, you can contact the NSPCC Helpline for expert advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk;
- If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the Police (999 or 111) or Children’s Social Care in your area.
Lincolnshire County FA Safeguarding:
Sarah Pridmore
Lincs FA Designated Safeguarding Officer
- (E) Ben.Pearce@lincolnshirefa.com or safeguarding@lincolnshirefa.com
- (T) 01522 596583
- (M) 07973 666778
Vikki Harries
GTFC Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer
- (E) Vikki@gtfc.co.uk
- (M) 07498 926776
Oliver Cowling
GTFC Academy Safeguarding
Academy DSO
- (E) Oliver@gtfc.co.uk
- (M) 078555 20953
Useful Safeguarding Links:
