Child Protection
Safeguarding
The welfare of every child at IUYFC is our highest priority. This page explains our safeguarding policies and who to contact with any concerns.
⚠ Emergency or immediate concern?
Call 999 immediately. Do not wait.
Report a Concern
Club Welfare Officer
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child at IUYFC:
- 1. Contact the Club Welfare Officer directly (details below).
- 2. If the Welfare Officer is unavailable, contact the Cambridgeshire FA Welfare Officer.
- 3. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999 first.
Club Welfare Officer Contact
- Name
- TBC
- Phone
Emergency Contacts
999
Emergency Services
Call 999 if a child is in immediate danger of harm.
0808 800 5000
NSPCC Helpline
Free 24/7 helpline for child protection concerns. Calls are free from mobiles and landlines.
0800 169 1863
The FA Safeguarding
The Football Association safeguarding team. Report concerns about football-related incidents.
Cambridgeshire FA Welfare Officer
Contact via cambridgeshirefa.com
Our Commitments
Policy Summary
DBS Checks
Every adult who works with children at IUYFC holds a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check. Checks are renewed every three years.
FA Qualifications
All coaches hold FA coaching qualifications appropriate to their age group. Coaches commit to ongoing development through FA Learning.
Reporting Procedure
Any concerns must be reported to the Club Welfare Officer promptly. Concerns are treated with confidentiality and acted upon in line with FA guidelines.
Parent Code of Conduct
Parents and spectators are expected to follow the FA Respect Code of Conduct at all times. Behaviour that undermines players, referees or coaches will not be tolerated.
Photography Policy
Photography of players at IUYFC events requires prior consent. Images must not be shared on social media without the explicit permission of the club and the child's parents or guardians.
Social Media Policy
Adults must not contact players directly through personal social media. All club communications go through official club channels or via parents and guardians.
The FA
FA Respect Campaign
IUYFC is fully committed to the FA Respect Campaign. Respect promotes positive behaviour and ensures football remains enjoyable for everyone — especially the young players at the centre of it all.
We ask all parents, guardians, coaches and spectators at IUYFC fixtures to:
- ✓Always encourage children positively, never criticise or put them down
- ✓Respect the referee's decisions without argument or abuse
- ✓Remain behind the designated spectator area
- ✓Applaud good play from both teams
- ✓Never use offensive, insulting or abusive language
Breaches of the Respect Code will be reported and may result in exclusion from club activities. Find out more at thefa.com/respect.