Committed to Safety: Protecting Every Player, Every Step.

What should I do if a child is in immediate danger?

If a child is at immediate risk, please call the police right away.

How does Sheppey United FC approach safeguarding?

We take safeguarding very seriously and are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all children, young people, and adults at risk. We work to protect against all forms of abuse and poor practices.

Who can I contact for safeguarding concerns outside office hours?

You can call the NSPCC 24/7 helpline at 0808 800 5000 for guidancee

Who is the Club Welfare Officer and how do I contact them?

  • Lucy Thomsett – Club Assistant Welfare Officer
    📞 07867 490203
    📧 safeguarding@sheppeyunitedfc.co.uk

Safeguarding at Sheppey United: What You Need to Know

  • Where can I find the club’s safeguarding policies?

    Safeguarding Children Policy

    Anti-Bullying Policy

  • Club Welfare Officers (CWO) Responsibilities

    Our Club Welfare Officers play a key role in maintaining safeguarding standards. Their responsibilities include:
    - Ensuring the club has safeguarding, anti-bullying, and equality policies
    - Making sure all required officials have up-to-date FA DBS checks
    - Informing players, parents, and staff about safeguarding procedures
    - Overseeing responsible recruitment processes

    CWOs also work closely with the County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and regularly attend meetings to keep safeguarding a priority.

  • How do I report a safeguarding concern?

    If you are concerned about a child or adult at risk, report it immediately using the following steps:

    1. Speak to the Club Welfare Officer
    2. Contact the County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer
    3. Email The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team at safeguarding@thefa.com
    4. Call the NSPCC helpline at 0808 800 5000 or email help@NSPCC.org.uk
    5. Contact Childline at 0800 1111 or visit childline.org.uk
    6. In an emergency, call the Police or Children’s Services.

    Doing nothing is not an option – safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

  • DBS Checks – Who Needs One?

    Starting from the 2024/25 season, all team officials at clubs with players under 18 must have:
    - A valid DBS clearance
    - Completed the ‘Player Welfare in Open Age Football’ course

    This includes managers, coaches, physios, and first aiders, but not club secretaries.

    For any questions, please speak to the Club Welfare Officer.

    🔗 Complete the Player Welfare Course Here

  • Additional Safeguarding Resources

    Click the button below for The FA Safeguarding Courses resource.

    Click Here

Important Downloads | Club Info & Safeguarding

Stay informed with essential club documents and safeguarding resources. Here, you’ll find key downloads, including our, important safeguarding policies, squad list, a brief history of Sheppey United.

Exit Questionnaires

If you or your child have recently left Sheppey United FC, we value your feedback. You can complete our Exit Questionnaire and email it to the Club Welfare Officer.

Download the Exit Questionnaire Here

Your responses will be treated with full confidentiality and reviewed by the club committee.