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Hungerford Town Juniors Football Club
Safeguarding and Respect

Our club puts safeguarding and fair play at the heart of everything we do because we believe that it's vital that we create a safe and welcoming environment, where everyone is respected and valued, for all our players and volunteers.
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It's important that all members of our club - players, managers, committee members, and parents - understand our policies, standards of behaviour, and best practice targets, and know what to do if they see something wrong.
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The following sections gives some information about our Safeguarding and Fair Play policies.
Reporting an Incident
Hungerford Town Juniors Football Club want all players to enjoy their football and play in a safe environment. In order to continue the clubs good work any incidents that could have a negative impact on any of our members must be reported.
Should you witness or should the unfortunate situation happen were you are involved in any incident that needs to be reported then please complete the form on this LINK
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is what we do as a club to protect the health and well-being of our young players. Our safeguarding processes aim to prevent the physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect of children.
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In addition to our safeguarding policies, all of our Managers and Volunteers have been fully DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked and have completed FA safeguarding training.
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The club also has its own Club Welfare team who are responsible that safeguarding standards are maintained and to act as a point or contact for any safeguarding concerns or enquiries.
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Leigh Hall - Club Welfare Officer (CWO)
Temporary
Mobile: 07900 579793
E-Mail: safeguardinghtjfc@gmail.com
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WANTED - A VOLUNTEER TO TAKE ON THE POSITION OF CLUB WELFARE OFFICER
IF THIS IS OF INTEREST THEN PLEASE EMAIL SafeguardingHTJFC@gmail.com
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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. No action is not an option.
Respect (We only do positive)
Originally launched in the 2008-09 season, the campaign’s new mantra of ‘We Only Do Positive’ aims to improve behaviour on touchlines across the country by raising awareness of Respect among a new generation of parents, coaches, volunteers and players.
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The campaign follows extensive research carried out during the 2017-18 season to understand more clearly the effect of negative behaviour at football matches from Under-7s to Under-18s level, focusing on where Respect interventions would be most effective.
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‘We Only Do Positive’ is The FA’s new strategic approach is to emphasise the role of parents and coaches while highlighting the importance of positive behaviour and environments – both on and off the pitch – for young footballers involved in mini-soccer and youth football.
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The FA’s Respect programme aims to educate parents and coaches on their roles in creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for players to ensure the campaign is embraced throughout the age groups and result in sustained participation from players and volunteers alike.
