Hampshire FA Education Presentation Ian Binks Hampshire FA

Hampshire FA Education Presentation Ian Binks Hampshire FA Designated Safeguarding Officer

HFA DSO Responsibilities & Objectives • • • Ensure every affiliated grass roots youth football Club in Hampshire has a designated person in place to Safeguard Children. Deliver the Welfare Officer & Safeguarding Workshop Training. Provide assistance to Youth League & Club Welfare Officers supporting them with the process of online accepted FA Criminal Record Checks for all personnel directly involved working with, supervising or coaching & training U 18 Players. Provide support, guidance and signposting to YLWO’s and CWO’s in relation to any Poor Practices/Safeguarding issues involving children and vulnerable adults. Make Referrals to FA Case Management. Lead Respect Officer for raising standards and addressing any poor behavior in grass roots football within Hampshire in conjunction with the respect programme launched at the beginning of the 2008/9 season.

AIMS • • • Outcomes Why Children Play Football Playing Time – Objectives Pre Season Meeting (Parents) Safeguarding & Criminal Records Checks Discipline Jurisdiction Social Media Respect Discrimination/Equality Match Based Discipline Youth Forum/Committee Questions?

Learning Outcomes • To provide Clubs with important information to assist with their administration and advise on best practice procedures that can be implemented. • To provide clarity of playing time –Club Objectives. • To provide a greater understanding on Discipline Jurisdiction. • To provide clarity on FA Criminal Records Checks and Safeguarding. • To provide advice and guidance when using Social Media. • To provide some clarity regarding Discrimination. • Encourage Clubs to embrace the Respect campaign so that the football experience can be thoroughly enjoyed by all in a safe, fun and hopefully a pleasant environment. • (Youth Committee? )

Safeguarding • Safeguarding Children is the Responsibility of every Adult involved in Youth Football. • All Adults have a Legal and Moral responsibility to Safeguard Children. • Children need to be able to enjoy their football experience in a FUN, ENJOYABLE, SAFE and structured Learning Environment.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Umbrella Theory • Safeguarding is like a protective umbrella it is the things a Club can put in place to safeguard children. • Inclusive, objectives, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures, reporting procedures and a designated person responsible for safer recruitment. • Child protection is one panel of the umbrella and is the action taken when a child is at risk of harm or a disclosure has been made!

WHY DO CHILDREN PLAY FOOTBALL?

It’s a Great Game and I love It! I love playing Football It’s Fun! I like playing Football with my Friends! I like meeting new friends playing Football! It Keeps me Fit & Healthy! Trying My Hardest is equally Important as aiming to Win games!

Playing Opportunities – Club Objectives a) The encouragement for boys, girls and youths from U 6 age group through to U 18 age group to enjoy and take part in football activities promoting the spirit of healthy teamwork with the ultimate aim of developing their football skills enabling them to get better. b) Following the FA Youth review of 2012 -13 the Club Philosophy for mini soccer U 7 through to U 10 and 9 V 9 football at U 11 age group is that children should be able to take part whatever their ability including where possible playing equal playing time with the best practice recommendation of at least 50% of time per player. Mangers may have the discretion not to select players for non competitive matches where it has been identified that their progressive development has not reached a certain level whereby it could compromise their safety on the field of play.

Continued • The Club will help players understand the Laws of the game, develop their personal skills in the four corners of the game (Technical, Psychological, Physical and Social) enable them to be listened to and feel success. Whilst not forgetting they appreciate and demonstrate good sportsmanship, form relationships and work together as part of a team. • As the aim of 9 V 9 football still primarily focuses on the development of the player rather than the result of the match the Club will uphold the Youth review principles throughout the 9 V 9 format of the game. Player selection for teams by the Managers should be IAW the guidelines set by the Divisional Secretary of the League. • For U 12 age group as results can be published Managers may choose to select players based on ability. If a Manager chooses this selection policy then parents need to be informed on signing the player(s) for the respective season. Depending on the number of Club teams within the age groups U 13 through to U 18 where appropriate grading should take place.

Pre Season Meeting with Parents • Why you volunteered as a Manager/Coach? • What you will offer the children (Coaching, Training, commitment, development, dedication & time free!!) • Playing Objectives! • Help as a Coach that you require from parents (Assistant Referee/Respect Steward/General Help)! • Communication Protocols! • Turn up regularly for training on time with the correct equipment! • Leave the Coaching to me please! • Subscription payments! • You will be required to sign the Code of Conduct!

Criminal Records Checks: • The law requires that The FA does all that it can to prevent people who are barred from working with children in Regulated Activity, from becoming involved in football with U 18 s. A DBS Enhanced Criminal Record Check with Children’s Barred List tells The FA if a person is barred. The FA also use DBS Enhanced Criminal Records Checks for roles that are eligible. These checks help The FA to make informed recruitment decisions about the suitability of people with criminal records who are seeking to have a role with U 18 s football. In making its decisions on which roles are supervised and which are not, The FA has utilised the Government guidance, alongside the sport sector guidance on supervision, developed by the Sport and Recreation Alliance and the Child Protection in Sport Unit. Therefore, someone must not become involved as a volunteer until such time as their criminal records check is issued to an accepted status. Volunteering alongside another person who has an accepted CRC does not constitute the person who has not met the criteria (accepted CRC) being safe or even on the barred list!

Responsible Recruitment: ‘Getting the right people involved’ The Law • Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 • Describes ‘Regulated Activity’ (who must have a check) • Allows The FA to see criminal histories • Prohibits barred people from working with children • Requires The FA to be fair to ex offenders The FA • Requires Criminal Record Checks [CRC] of people in ‘Regulated Activity’

Regulated Activity Consider what they do ü Teaching, training, supervising, instructing, giving advice or guidance on well being, caring for children or driving a vehicle only for children (under 18) And how often they do it ü Once a week or more ü Four or more days in thirty day period ü Overnight And if it is unsupervised; Supervision means - on going, day to day, carried out by someone in Regulated Activity

Who must have a check? • • • Coach/Assistant Manager/Assistant Club Welfare Officer Driver and first aider* Parent-helper ** *depends on frequency **depends on frequency and task

Club Affiliation for Season 2018 -19 • • All youth team (Under 18 and below) Managers and Coaches are required to have an in-date, FA accepted, Criminal Records Check (CRC) (within three years of issue date) at the point of affiliation. Managers and Coaches can be submitted without an in-date, CRC check, but affiliation cannot be approved by the County FA until they have an in-date CRC check (in line with FA regulations), An individual cannot be the named manager/coach for more than four teams within the same club. Commence renewal checks 2 months prior to renewal dates and where possible new checks 2 months prior to the season commencing! HFA receive a SOS monitoring report daily and challenge Clubs who are not compliant (Rule E 14). Online application will commence via the WGS very soon using same Club Org Pin. Once Clubs switch there will be no reversal.

Safeguarding Commitment • Clubs had to confirm that their records on the WGS accurately reflected all Team Officials, Managers, Welfare Officers and First Aiders working with children and young people at the Club. • The Club had to commit to ensuring that all Team Officials working with Youth teams have an in-date FA CRC with the DBS. • All Youth Teams must have a qualified Coach with in-date Safeguarding and Emergency Aid training and in-date FA CRC. (Charter Standard Accreditation) • Clubs had to commit to ensuring respective committee members complete online FA Safeguarding training for committee members prior to affiliation for season 18 -19.

Club Welfare Officer • Educate and guide club officials, coaches, first aiders to understand what their duty of care means. Encourage their Club to listen to children. • Implement Policies along with the other Club Management Committee. • Roll out CRC applications. • Manage the Club Safeguarding Portal. • Promote Best Practice and use FA Templates to achieve the aim. • Identify and support the Club to deal with poor practice and make referrals to the County FA Welfare Officer or a statutory agency. • Do you know who is your CWO? ? ?

Validation Visits • Manager/Coach to verbally name the Club WO and demonstrate they have the contact details in their phone? • Ask Parents present if they can name the CWO? • What would they do if they had a Safeguarding/Welfare Concern about a player? • What is the FA Safeguarding Whistle Blowing Policy?

If a Child makes a Disclosure React Calmly! Take what they say seriously! Do not make promises not to tell! Make written notes of what they tell you! Ensure their immediate safety! Report concerns to CWO, HFA DSO, Police, Children’s services or call NSPCC 24 Hour Helpline.

Whistle Blowing • The FA’s Safeguarding team on 0800 169 1863 Extension 6300 or 6400 or via email on safeguarding@The. FA. com • Alternatively you can go direct the Police or Children’s Social Care and report your concerns there.

I am a Qualified Coach Can I Coach at your Club? Key questions Clubs should be asking the Coach?

• Do you have an accepted FA CRC with the DBS? • What Coaching Qualifications do you hold and are you a member of the Licensed Coaches Club? • Why (specifically) do you want to Coach at our Club? • Can you provide References? • What is your Coaching Philosophy and where were you coaching previously? • Are you willing to undertake a 6 week trial period under supervision and then sign a Club Coaches Code of Conduct?

Child – Adult Ratio • Whatever the age of the children and young people and type of activity, a minimum of two adults should always be present. This ensures at least basic cover in the event of an incident. As rule of thumb teams should generally have a minimum of 1 adult to 16 children and young people. Where the children are aged 8 or younger you will require more staff and remember a minimum of two adults should always be present. If the children and young people have additional needs e. g. learning needs or a disability the ratio should be higher than 1: 16 to ensure you can meet the specific needs of any given group.

4 & 5 Year Olds • In order for the Club to be fully protected via public liability insurance cover (Blue Fin) all players should have a signed membership to the club. For 4 & 5 year olds and players just training or trialling with a Club on a temporary basis (if they only attending one or two sessions) the club would be expected to have records of who is in attendance at each session including information such as Name, DOB and contact info. In the event of a claim, especially with regards to liability, the club would be expected to be able to provide these details to the insurer. With regards to the County cover (public liability) and personal accident policies whereby Blue Fin offer both they will extend for such activities organised by clubs for all age groups including under sixes. • Blue Fin understand those players aged 4 & 5 do not compete in organised noncompetitive games however the liability facility would extend to protect the club as a whole and this includes 'soccer tot' style training sessions. Due to the nature of responsibility associated with children under the age of 6 Blue Fin would expect the parents of the children to remain in attendance

Discipline Jurisdiction • Governed by FA Rules and two key Rules to remember: • FA Rule E 3(1) FA Rule E 3(2) (page 293 of the Hampshire FA Handbook) • FA Rule E 20 (page 300 of the Hampshire FA Handbook)

FA Rule E 3(1) FA Rule E 3(2) A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or Aggravated Breach’ where it includes a reference whether expressed or implied, to any one or more of the following; Race* Sex (Male/Female)* Religion or belief* Sexual Orientation* Gender reassignment Pregnancy & Maternity/paternity Marriage and civil partnership Disability Age*

FA Rule E 20 Each Affiliated Association, Competition and Club shall be responsible for ensuring that its directors, players, officials, employees, servants, representatives, spectators and all persons purporting to be supporters or followers, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and refrain from any one or combination of the following: racist, violent, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language whilst attending at or taking part in a Match in which it is involved, whether on Its own ground or elsewhere”.

EQUALITY - DISCRIMINATION • • Harassment: Under the Equality Act 2010 harassment is "unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic, which has the purpose or effect of violating an individuals dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that individual", harassment is judged on the consequences of actions not on the intent. • • Discrimination: The Equality Act 2010 defines direct discrimination as less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic (PC) e. g. • "A treats B less favourably based on a PC"

Protected Characteristics 1. Race* 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Sex (Male/Female)* Religion or belief* Sexual Orientation* Gender reassignment Pregnancy and Maternity/paternity Marriage and civil partnership Disability Age*

Protected Characteristics A useful point to note is that we all have at least 5 (noted above with *) of these protected characteristics - it is not just about protecting minority groups its about protecting everyone.

Social Media Understanding what can and cannot be done on social media without breaching the Rules! What do we mean by Social Media? - Facebook, Twitter, Blogging Hampshire FA Social Media statement

Social Media Facts • 85% children go online at home • Over 50% children go online via a mobile device • 73% watching video clips 72% social networking • 57% have their own SNS profile • 29% have made their profile public.

Twitter – • All comments are public • Would you say it on MOTD • Would you want your mum to read it in the papers Facebook – • Privacy settings • Are they really your friends? • No reasonable expectation of privacy How are they reported to The FA? -The media - Members of the public - The participants

What not to say Comments which: - Are improper - Bring the game into disrepute - Are abusive, indecent and/or insulting - Make direct or indirect threats - Are about a Match Official which imply bias, attack their integrity and/or are overly personal in nature Aggravating Factors References to a persons: - Ethnic origin - Colour - Race - Nationality - Faith - Gender/Gender reassignment - Sexual orientation - Disability

Referee Examples “Wouldn't it be nice to get referees with balls the size of melons instead of peanuts sometimes. Another home ref today. ” Club Chairman “So f****d off its crazy…. if I knew where that ref lived id go there and smash his arrogant face in…#cheating bastard” Player ''The referee is in a good position but doesn’t give it. We have been let down by the referee once again. We do not like it when the referee messes up, but there is little we can do about it'‘ Manager

Possible outcomes from comments within the Social Media Possible Action Possible Sanction - - Warning - Fine - Suspension - Touchline/Stadium Ban - Permanent Exclusion Charge Warning Reminder No Further Action

Running a football website DO’S Appoint an appropriate adult Make sure everybody knows who is responsible Remember your club/league is responsible Regularly monitor the content and base content on FA Codes of Conduct DON’TS • Host children or young people’s details • Place pictures without permission • Post details that can lead to identification • Post items of a discriminatory, abusive, or offensive nature

NSPCC Net Aware • https: //www. net-aware. org. uk/ • Your Guide to Social network sites your children use! Facebook, Ask. FM, BBM, Bin Weevils, Chatroulette, Club penguin, Deviant Art, F-B Messenger, Google+, FMYLife, Habbo, Instagram, Kik, Snapchat, You Tube, Meet Me, Skype, Twitter, Tinder, Sickipedia, What’s App, Meow Chat, Yik Yak.

We only DO POSITIVE 2018 -19 • To kick off the 2018/19 youth football season, The Football Association [The FA] has announced a renewed focus on the Respect campaign as it enters its ten year anniversary. • Originally launched in the 2008/09 season, the campaign’s new mantra of ‘We Only Do Positive’ aims to improve behaviour on touchlines across the country by raising awareness of Respect amongst a new generation of parents, coaches, volunteers and players. • The campaign follows extensive research carried out during the 2017/18 season to understand the effect of negative behaviour at football matches from Under 7 s to Under 18 s level more clearly, focusing on where Respect interventions would be most effective.

We only DO POSITIVE 2018 -19 • ‘We Only Do Positive’ is The FA’s new strategic approach to emphasise the role of parents and coaches whilst highlighting the importance of positive behaviours and environments – both on and off the pitch – for young footballers involved in mini-soccer and youth football. • Codes of Conduct are Refreshed. • FFRES Launch 21 st September 2018.

The Respect programme was launched at the start of the 2008/09 season. Its original objectives were; • To recruit and retain enough referees for the demands of the game at every level. • To reduce the number of assaults on referees • To achieve an improvement in on-field player discipline particularly in the area of dissent to referees • To manage a step change in youth football as to what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour from parents and spectators

What Action can Clubs Take? - Codes of Conduct – Every to read sign and Abide. - We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. - This Club is supporting The FA’s Respect programme to ensure that football is enjoyed by everyone in a safe and positive environment. - Play your part and observe The FA’s Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.

Respect Steward U 7, U 8, U 9, U 10, U 11 and U 12 Age Groups for season 18 -19. Who should carry out the role? • Ideally not the manager or coaching staff. • Preferably someone who is calm but confident in dealing with others. • Try to keep the same person every week or a small group of people to carry out the role. • Make sure they are known to supporters of your team.

Respect Steward Responsibilities • Ensuring that their own spectators comply with Respect designated spectator area. • Remind own supporters of responsibilities in relation to Respect. • Support the Referee when dealing with any spectator related issue within your own team. • Use common sense and at all times be a visual point of contact for any concerns from the opposition Respect Steward • Dependent on League procedures the Respect Steward may assist to check registration cards or complete match result cards

Appropriate Attire for Club Respect Steward Do I have to wear a fluorescent jacket?

Respect Barriers –Poles with ropes or tape – Cones – Spray paint

Designated spectator areas Accepted Enhanced Criminal Records Check with the FA via the DBS Managers, Coaches, Physios/ Medics, Substitutes. Assistant Referee No No Go Go Area 2 metres Assistant Referee Spectators/ Parents/ Guardians

Introducing the RESPECT sanctions 12. 1 Any team that accumulates a number of Qualifying Offences of the RESPECT code will be liable for sanction as outlined below. 12. 2 A Qualifying Offence is defined as a caution for dissent, dismissal for abusive, offensive or insulting language or any proven charge of Misconduct by players or any occupants of the technical area on a match day. 12. 3 Automatic sanctions will be applied in accordance with the following thresholds and tariff: (a) Stage 1 – Accumulation of 6 incidents of Qualifying Offences - a warning as to future conduct will be issued. (b) Stage 2 – Accumulation of 10 incidents of Qualifying Offences Step 5 - £ 150, Step 6 and 7 - £ 75 Outside NLS - £ 50 (including Youth) (c) Stage 3 – Accumulation of 15 occurrences of Qualifying Offences – Sanctions to be double those of Stage 2.

(d) Stage 4 – Accumulation of 20 incidents of Qualifying Offences (and for each subsequent 5 Qualifying Offences) – Charge under FA rule E 20 – relating to the conduct of players. 12. 4 Each sanction will also include an administration charge, currently £ 10. 12. 5 A club may submit a written plea in mitigation in respect of the automatic sanctions applicable at Stage 2 and Stage 3. 12. 5 There is no right of appeal in relation to the sanctions imposed up to and including Stage 3. Read more at http: //www. hampshirefa. com/clubsleagues/discipline/respect#dtid. U 1 p. RIv. Wab 7 dk. 99

List of Club Policy Documents • Club Rules/Constitution & Data Protection • Safeguarding Policy • Equality & Diversity Policy • Anti Bullying Policy • Club Membership Consent Form • Emergency Aid/Health & Safety Policy • Code of Conduct Youth Players • Code of Conduct Mini Soccer Players • Code of Conduct Parents/Spectators • Code of Conduct Coaches • Code of Conduct Officials • Volunteer Form working with young Children

Match Based Disciplinary System Key Benefits • Fairer and Consistent system in line with the higher echelons of the game • Punishment WILL start 7 days after fixture – automatically. • More realistic levels of punishment in line with top flight • Violent Conduct/Serious Foul Play – 3 Matches • Offensive Language – 2 Matches • Denying a goal scoring/Receiving two Cautions – 1 Match

Match Based Disciplinary System RECOGNITION OF TYPE OF FOOTBALL BEING PLAYED • • • Adult/Youth Saturday Adult/Youth Sunday Adult Midweek Representative Schools NO IMMEDIATE RIGHT TO APPEAL ON DISMISSALS • Why? • What were the options • Views of the Game SIX PLAYERS IN A GAME • Context

Club Youth Forum/Committee • We have a Junior Committee at the Club. Our club has age range from 6 -18 year olds and we try and get one player from each age group to join the Junior Committee. Recruitment is done by asking all players at the Club who would like to join. From the players asking to join if there is more than one per team a name is simply pulled out of a hat. If we have a lot of teams in one age group then we have two Committee members from that group. The players and parents are informed that the members will have additional duties and will have to give up some extra time and sign up to the role. It is also explained to the Junior Committee that they contribute towards the running of the club, every decision they make we try and accommodate to ensure they see a difference.

Club Youth Forum/Committee • Key decisions made by the Junior Committee; • • • Longer training sessions to 90 mins. More trophies for player of the week. Disco after presentation awards night. Hot chocolate to be sold in shop. Anti bullying campaign. Easter and Christmas visits to elderly care home where we take flowers, presents and cakes. • Extra activities at family fun day.

Club Youth Forum/Committee • The Committee meets up once every two months, and we discuss what the players like and if there is anything they don't like or would like to see changed, we ensure it’s in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with free sweets and drinks so they see they are special to us, as well as all having Club Junior Committee t shirts. Members are also encouraged to speak to their fellow teammates about what they would like to see at the Club, this can be difficult for the younger ones. It's a great group and I love interacting with them, all of their decisions are fed back to the Club Management Committee. We change the Committee Members every 12 months so as many players as possible can have an input that wants too with the aim of getting fresh ideas.

Emergency Action/Health & Safety Plans • Does your Club have one? • Can opposition teams be given visibility prior to fixtures? • Outline what to do in the event of an Emergency, Accident or Injury? • Do not insert personal data on the plan only specific venue information and protocol/procedures? • Considered a Best Practice initiative.

The Referee The below figures come from the Premier League, but even at a lower level the demands on a referee are obvious: