CLUB WELFARE OFFicERS
Toni Dalziel-Smith: 07775492487
Scott Dickson: 07736379591
Email: cwo@peterleetownfc.com
For urgent safeguarding concerns where a child is at immediate risk, call 999.
Safeguarding in Youth Football at Peterlee Town FC
At Peterlee Town FC, the safety, wellbeing and happiness of our young players are at the heart of everything we do.
As a grassroots football club committed to youth development, we believe every child has the right to enjoy football in a safe, supportive and positive environment.
We are proud to support and follow The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy, helping to ensure that all young players, from our youngest age groups through to our youth squads, are protected from harm and treated with respect, care and dignity.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
At Peterlee Town FC, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected and protected. Our safeguarding commitment includes:
- Providing a fun and inclusive space where children can enjoy football safely.
- Ensuring all coaches and volunteers working with youth teams have the appropriate DBS checks and FA safeguarding training.
- Encouraging open communication between children, parents, carers, coaches and club officials.
- Making safeguarding everyone’s responsibility, from pitch-side through to committee level.
- Giving parents and guardians confidence that their child is in safe hands at Peterlee Town FC.
- Maintaining an easily accessible Safeguarding Policy, which can be downloaded below.
The Role of the Club Welfare Officers
Our Club Welfare Officers, also known as the CWOs, play an important role in maintaining high safeguarding standards across Peterlee Town FC.
The CWOs are the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns and help ensure that the club follows the correct policies, procedures and FA guidance.
Key Responsibilities of the CWOs
The Club Welfare Officers are responsible for:
- Supporting and advising coaches, volunteers, parents and carers on safeguarding matters.
- Helping to ensure that adults working with children at the club are appropriately vetted and trained.
- Promoting child welfare and safe practice across the club.
- Providing a safe and confidential route for young players and families to raise concerns.
- Working with The FA, Durham FA and relevant safeguarding partners to respond to concerns appropriately.
At Peterlee Town FC, our CWOs help ensure that youth football is not only enjoyable, but also safe, respectful and child-centred.
If you have any questions, worries or safeguarding concerns, please contact our Club Welfare Officers at: cwo@peterleetownfc.com
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