Child Safety
The health and safety of all children within the care of SHIELD Academy is paramount. The club is making strides towards making this football club the safest football club in England.
It is now mandatory that every youth football club in the United Kingdom have a Club Welfare Officer (CWO), assisted with Child Protection Officers. Shield Academy are no exception. We are dedicated to ensuring that the club is in line with the latest legislation and updates concerning Child Welfare.
Underneath you can find various literature conerning child protection. We hope that these are found to be useful and accurate.
Kelly Millen; Child Welfare Officer 07871 191216.
Useful Resources
Below, you will find some useful resources concerning child safety whilst undergoing sporting activities. Feel free to suggest your own in our forums.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre website contains information on internet safety and safe surfing for young people.
Children’s charity for the prevention of child abuse.
Child Protection in Sport Unit
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) works with the UK Sports Councils, governing bodies and other organisations to help them minimise the risk of child abuse during sporting activities.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre works across the UK and maximises international links to tackle child sex abuse wherever and whenever it happens.
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call them on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem