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The FAW has implemented the following structure to ensure that Safeguarding is embedded into our Welsh football culture and to ensure a positive football environment can be provided. It is compulsory for all Clubs, Leagues and Area Associations to have a registered Safeguarding officer in place to support the FAW Safeguarding Policy, Practices and Procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Club Safeguarding Officer Roles and Responsibilities <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Administer DBS programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ensure that coaches and relevant personnel have current and valid DBS checks and have registered with the club on the COMET system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ensure that coaches and relevant personnel have the necessary qualifications to undertake their roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ensure that the club meets at least the Standard level of the Club Accreditation Programme (in partnership with club colleagues).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Act as the point of contact for minor safeguarding\/welfare issues at club level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Report issues that cannot be dealt with at club level to your League Safeguarding Officer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Implement best practice at club level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Comply with the CSO Code of Conduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    League Safeguarding Officer Roles and Responsibilities <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Support club safeguarding officers with their duties and offer support and guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Communicate leagues responsibility to safeguard children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Promote FAW safeguarding policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Monitor best practice at club level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Act as liaison between club and Area Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Implement reporting procedure and escalate concerns to Area Association\/FAW Safeguarding where necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Investigate safeguarding issues where appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Reporting issues to Area Safeguarding officer that cannot be dealt with at a League level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Support clubs when going through a restructure (i.e. change of verifier or club safeguarding officer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ensure individuals have received the necessary training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Monitor Club Accreditation Programme (in partnership with League Secretary).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      • Promote and disseminate FAW Safeguarding policies and procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Manage children\u2019s welfare within the Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Arrange and attend necessary meetings with member leagues and clubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Assist FAW Safeguarding department with investigations into safeguarding concerns where directed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Investigate safeguarding issues and complaints where appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Report issues to FAW Safeguarding that cannot be dealt with at an Area level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Monitor best practice at club and league level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ensure that individuals have received the necessary training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Manage the Area\u2019s responsibility to safeguard children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        FAW Safeguarding Team Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Comprises of National Safeguarding & Player Welfare Manager, Safeguarding Executive and Safeguarding Co-ordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Manage statutory and legal matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Undertake investigations into serious matters; criminal activity, sexual offences, drugs, violence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Policy development & implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Training & education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Consultation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Manage National DBS Programme- forms are submitted to FAW and processed before sending onto the DBS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Log DBS information to an individual’s COMET profile upon receipt of DBS. certificate\/clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Assist with COMET registration process and check that an individual involved in junior football has a valid DBS before confirming their registration on the COMET system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Assist with the management of coach registration issues and queries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Manage independent Safeguarding Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Communication of safeguarding procedures and protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Manage complaints\/concerns and refer as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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