Welfare / Safeguarding
Westgate Juniors are committed to the equal treatment of all it's members and supporters. Our constitution requires that all our members, regardless of their level or authority, must abide by and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of our code of conduct.
Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility. If you are worried about a child it is important that you report your concerns - no action is not an option
If you are concerned about your child or another child in our club, you can contact our Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in the first instance, using the 'Contact Us' section at the bottom of this page. The information you provide will be treat with confidence. The CWO will normally deal with cases of poor practice and behaviour within your club. The roles and the responsibilities of the CWO can be found using the link below:
If you feel that the you cannot approach the club, you can use the links in the section below to find out how to report concerns to the Northumberland Football League and the Football Association.
Lisa Forster - Club Welfare Officer
Reporting Concerns
Westgate Juniors Football Club
Northumberland Football League
Football Association
Whistle Blowing
“Whistle-blowing”
Whistle-blowing can be used as an early warning system or when it’s recognised that appropriate actions have not been taken. This approach or policy is adopted in many different walks of life.
It is about revealing and raising concerns over misconduct or malpractice within an organisation or within an independent structure associated with it.
Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague can also use whistle-blowing by calling 0800 169 1863 and asking for The FA's safeguarding team, or via email on safeguarding@TheFA.com.
Alternatively you can go direct the Police or Children’s Social Care and report your concerns there, or to the Child Protection in Sport Unit via cpsu@nspcc.org.uk or the NSPCC Helpline via 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk
