Safeguarding & Welfare

At Pro Champions Football Academy (PCFA), the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people is our highest priority.

 

PCFA is fully committed to ensuring that football is played in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for all participants, regardless of age, ability, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, or background.

 

We work in line with the safeguarding policies and procedures of The Football Association, and expect everyone involved with the academy to share this commitment.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

PCFA is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

• Providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment

• Ensuring all children are protected from abuse, neglect, or harm

• Promoting positive behaviour, respect, and fair play

• Taking all safeguarding concerns seriously and responding appropriately

• Ensuring safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone involved in the academy

 

All coaches, volunteers, and staff are expected to follow the FA Codes of Conduct and PCFA safeguarding procedures at all times.

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Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

PCFA has appointed a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in accordance with FA safeguarding requirements.

 

The Club Welfare Officer is responsible for:

• Acting as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns

• Ensuring safeguarding policies are followed

• Liaising with the County FA and statutory agencies when required

• Supporting children, parents, and coaches with welfare-related matters

 

PCFA Club Welfare Officer - Tomasz Sowinski
Email: prochampionsfa@gmail.com
Phone: 07724491395

 

All concerns will be handled confidentially, sensitively, and in line with FA procedures.

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Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child at PCFA, you should:

1. Report the concern immediately to the Club Welfare Officer

2. Provide clear and factual information about:

   • What you have seen or been told

   • When and where the incident occurred

   • Who was involved

3. Allow the Club Welfare Officer to take the appropriate action

 

If the concern involves the Club Welfare Officer, or you feel the matter has not been addressed appropriately, you can contact your County FA Safeguarding Team directly.

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Parents, Players & Coaches Responsibilities

Everyone involved with PCFA is expected to:

• Act in the best interests of the child

• Treat others with respect and dignity

• Follow FA and PCFA Codes of Conduct

• Challenge inappropriate behaviour

• Report concerns, even if unsure – it is better to report than ignore

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Football should be a place where children feel safe, supported, and valued.