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Safeguarding Support for Parents and Players

Find handy Safeguarding guidance and support

Safeguarding and Welfare is a priority for everyone involved in football, to make sure children and young people have a safe and enjoyable football experience. 

Below are some handy guides and support tools about how children can get help if they are unhappy, worried or been in a situation where they have felt uncomfortable. There are also support guides for how parents/guardians and coaches can offer guidance to their children if they suspect a safeguarding concern. 

Get in Touch with our Safeguarding Team

Phil Rendell
Designated Safeguarding Officer

Nicola Gould
Designated Safeguarding Assistant

By Email
Safeguarding@SurreyFA.com

By Phone
01372 387 090

Parents and Carers Safeguarding course

Want to learn more?

Take the FREE England Football Parents safeguarding course to know more about what you should expect from your club.
Mental Health

Mental Health Support

Find handy links to mental health charities who can offer you support and a safe space where you can talk about worries in a confidential and friendly environment.

Bullying

Are you being bullied or suspect someone else is? Find out the best guidance on how to deal with bullying here
Online Safety

Online Safety

How to stay safe when using the internet. Download our guide here. 
CEOP

Worried about sexual exploitation online?

Have you seen something on the internet which made you feel uncomfortable? Click here to report it in a few simple steps through CEOP.
Referees

Respect

Positivity Always Wins. That’s our passionate message for young players. When they play positive, they play better! Learn more about the FA Respect and Respect the Ref campaigns here.
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REPORTING SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS 

Do you have a Safeguarding or Welfare concern that you would like to report? You can contact our safeguarding team at safeguarding@surreyfa.com or for urgent matters, contact our Designated Safeguarding Officer at 01372 387 090. 

To learn more about how to report a concern read the latest FA Guidance by following the button below. 

If you would like further support on how to report, prevent or support children who may be suffering abuse please follow the links below to the NSPCC and Childline. 
FA GUIDANCE ON REPORTING CONCERNS

Safeguarding Quick Links