SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to providing a safe, positive and supportive environment for every player, volunteer and visitor at Moorside Rangers.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

At Moorside Rangers we want every child, young person and adult involved in our club to feel safe, respected and valued.

We follow best practice guidance from The FA and work proactively to prevent harm, address concerns early, and promote a culture of wellbeing and accountability.

OUR WELFARE TEAM

If you have a concern, please speak to one of our welfare team

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Emma Mulroy

Child Welfare Officer

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Laura Evans

Child Welfare Officer

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Craig Parry

Adult & Disability Welfare

REPORTING A CONCERN

Speak to one of our welfare officers

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Email safeguarding@moorsiderangers.com

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If you feel a child or adult is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999

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You can also report directly to the FA safeguarding@manchesterfa.com

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HOW WE SAFEGUARD

We promote safe and positive football through:

Safer recruitment for anyone working with children

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DBS verification for all coaches and committee members

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Clear procedures for managing concerns

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Qualified Welfare Officers overseeing good practice

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Codes of conduct for player, parents and volunteers

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FA safeguarding training for all coaches and committee members

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SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

REPORT A CONCERN

CLUB POLICIES

Club constitution

Social Media Policy

Manchester FA

NSPCC

Medical Emergency Plan

FA Respect Policy

USEFUL LINKS

These organisations provide additional support and advise

CEOP

Childline