SAFEGUARDING
Our Commitment
At Wellesbourne Wanderers Football Club, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. As a grassroots community club, we welcome players of all ages and backgrounds, and we believe that football should always be a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience.
We take our responsibility seriously: safeguarding is not just a policy, it’s a promise to every child, young person, adult, coach, volunteer, and committee member who steps onto our pitch or engages with our club.
What Safeguarding Means to Us
Safeguarding is about:
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Protecting children and young people from harm, abuse, or neglect.
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Creating a safe environment where everyone feels respected and supported.
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Promoting wellbeing for all members, including players, parents, coaches, and volunteers.
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Ensuring accountability — every member of our club has a role to play.
Who Safeguarding Covers​
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Safeguarding applies to everyone in our club:
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Players – from our youngest grassroots teams to our senior squads.
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Coaches & Managers – who are trusted role models and leaders.
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Volunteers & Committee Members – who help run the club and support our community.
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Parents & Guardians – who are partners in creating a safe environment.
Our Safeguarding Practices
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We follow the FA’s safeguarding standards and go beyond them to ensure best practice:
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All coaches and volunteers are DBS checked and receive safeguarding training.
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We have a Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) who is the first point of contact for any concerns.
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Clear Codes of Conduct apply to players, coaches, parents, and committee members.
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We encourage a speak-up culture — if something doesn’t feel right, we want to know.
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Policies are reviewed regularly to stay up to date with guidance from the FA and local authorities.
If you have a concern
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you ever have a concern about a player, coach, volunteer, or committee member:
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Speak to our Designated Safeguarding/Welfare Officer.
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Contact a committee member if you’re unsure who to approach.
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All concerns are treated seriously, confidentially, and with respect.
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Our Promise
We are proud to be more than just a football club — we are a community. Safeguarding is central to that community spirit. By working together, we ensure that Wellesbourne Wanderers FC is a place where:
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Children can thrive.
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Adults can volunteer with confidence.
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Families can feel reassured.
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Football remains the safe, inclusive, and joyful game we all love.