Welfare & Safeguarding

AFC Chellaston make the safeguarding of your child our number one priority, if you have any concerns or issues contact our Club Welfare Officer - Nicky Whadcoat at Welfareoffice@afcchellaston.co.uk

You can find more about the role and responsibilities of our Club Welfare Officer and our safeguarding policy on our policy page.

You can also raise concerns with Derbyshire FA - details of how this can be done can be found on thier website at https://www.derbyshirefa.com/safeguarding-and-welfare

If you are unable to contact your club’s Welfare Officer and it is essential you get immediate help/advice call the NSPCC 24hour Helpline for advice on: 0808 800 5000 or contact the Police or your local Children’s Services Office.

Alternativity CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people.

CEOP helps children and young people under the age of 18 who have been forced or manipulated into taking part, or are being pressured to take part, in sexual activity of any kind. This can be both online and offline.

The CEOP Safety Centre offers information and advice for children and young people, parents and carers and professionals. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP at this link https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre

For more general information on safeguarding go to www.TheFA.com/Safeguarding