Protecting the Well-being and Safety of Every Player

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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Prime Youth FC is committed to providing a safe, positive and supportive environment for all children participating in our football programmes.

The welfare of every child is our highest priority. We aim to create a football environment where young players feel safe, respected and supported while developing their skills and confidence.

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Safeguarding Principles

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Prime Youth FC follows key safeguarding principles to ensure the protection and well-being of all players.

We are committed to:

• Protecting children from harm, abuse or neglect
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all players
• Ensuring that football activities are delivered responsibly and safely
• Responding appropriately to any safeguarding concerns

All safeguarding decisions are made with the best interests of the child as the primary consideration.

Coaching Standards

Prime Youth FC takes coaching standards seriously to ensure players are supervised by responsible and qualified individuals.

All coaches working with Prime Youth FC are:

• DBS checked
• Qualified and certified in football coaching
• Trained in safeguarding awareness
• Trained in relevant health and safety practices

These measures help ensure that children are supported by responsible adults who prioritise player wellbeing.

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Safe Environment for Players

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Prime Youth FC aims to maintain a positive and respectful football environment where:

• Players are treated with respect and fairness
• Bullying, discrimination or inappropriate behaviour is not tolerated
• Players are encouraged to enjoy football in a safe setting
• Parents and guardians feel confident in their child's safety

Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians play an important role in supporting safeguarding.

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We ask parents to:

• Provide accurate medical and contact information for their child
• Inform coaches of any health conditions that may affect participation
• Ensure children arrive and leave training sessions safely
• Encourage respectful behaviour both on and off the pitch

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Reporting Concerns

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Prime Youth FC takes all safeguarding concerns seriously.

If a parent, player or member of staff has concerns about the welfare or safety of a child, this should be reported to the club immediately so appropriate action can be taken.

All concerns will be treated seriously and handled responsibly.

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Policy Updates

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Prime Youth FC may update this Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy from time to time to reflect best practice and safeguarding guidance.

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Last updated: March 2026