Following worrying reports in the media concerning the treatment of young footballers both past and present, the FA have produced literature and a video which outline the four key steps to safeguarding.

The four steps to safeguarding are as follows:

1. Checked – to ensure adults are suitable to work with youngsters
2. Trained – from coaches to referees, all are given suitable safeguarding training
3. Hear – concerns from both children and adults will be listened to
4. Report – the importance of raising concerns about a child’s welfare

Read more at http://www.thefa.com/news/2016/dec/02/england-leaders-explain-4-steps-to-safeguarding?utm_campaign=1795326&utm_content=613989741&utm_medium=email&utm_source=SmartFocus#RweCGeUTIFTKzTap.99

The U10 coaching team are DBS checked and training in safeguarding. Any concerns you may have about a child's welfare can be raised with the coaches, the club's designated safeguarding officer (DSO - Phil Haycock) or Birmingham County FA Welfare and Safeguarding Officer, Richard Watson: support@birminghamfa.com . Alternatively, you can contact the FA directly:safeguarding@thefa.com