Leagues will also be demonstrating, by reviewing what they do well, what they want to do better and by identifying how they can improve, that they are committed to developing better players and to investing in the workforce.
The benefits of achieving Charter Standard League status are that leagues will have a clear development plan in place, together with an agreed support package with their County FA.
Charter Standard Leagues will also be demonstrating that they are committed to the Respect programme and will have procedures in place to improve standards and address poor behaviour in the game; a key priority for all those involved in football.
Leagues will also gain recognition that they are committed to a quality experience for all and that they are a well run league.
In addition, on achieving Charter Standard League status, your league will receive:
- A certificate, crystal award and use of the Charter Standard league logo
- Enhanced County FA support, to include a support visit and annual health check
- 2 free enhanced CRB checks and 6 free places (two on each workshop) for Safeguarding Children, Welfare Officer and Equality workshops
- 3 free FA/CFA training workshops per season
- Access to free tickets for England women's & youth internationals.