safeguarding
Collectively we have an ongoing duty to ensure the game is a safe, positive and enjoyable experience for the millions of children, young people and adults who regularly play, watch, coach, referee and volunteer. Everybody who plays, participates or spectates should be free to do so in an enjoyable, safe environment and be protected from abuse.
West Wight Youth FC is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible
environment for everybody to enjoy Youth Football.
Our Safeguarding Team
Mary BrownChild Welfare Officer
Kellie McNishChild Welfare Officer
Our Club Welfare Officers are your first port of call if you have any concerns about the welfare of any child.
Alternatively, see below for details of some external Safeguarding Organisations and how to contact them.
Club Policies
Creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment…
Watch the FA’s video on safeguarding children in football.
Safeguarding Orgnisations
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. It exists to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) works with safeguarding and child protection partners across the UK and overseas.
It protects children from harm online and offline with a focus on child sexual exploitation and online protection issues.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) Are the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands.
If you have concerns about a child or young person please contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is a partnership between the NSPCC, Sport England, Sport Northern Ireland and Sport Wales. (In Scotland, there's a similar partnership between Children 1st and Sport Scotland.)
Hampshire FA has a dedicated safeguarding team.
Click here to visit their safeguarding pages.
Want to Join The Club?
We are always looking to welcome new players throughout the season at all age groups.
You may just be looking to train and make new friends, or you may aspire to play for one of our teams as well. Either way, you'll be very welcome to come along, get to know our coaches and meet some of our players. We'll do our very best to make you feel one of the team!