DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding

Every team has to be compliant with the FA by having all adults involved with children being CRB checked (by the FA) and having at least one first aider present when training or playing matches.

DBS checks (essential)

Every adult who will be involved in coaching a team in any capacity MUST HAVE a valid  FA CRB check to allow them to work with children.  The FA insist on it. Contact you clubs Clubs Child Welfare Officer to sort.

It’s important to remember that CRB checks are only valid for a period of 3 years and need repeating for you to continue to be allowed to coach. There are no exceptions to this.

First Aid (essential)

Every team must have a qualified first aider at every training session or match.

Go to the Somerset FA website for more information on courses. 

The league send out a regular news letter that will highlight any up and coming courses that are available.

You MUST HAVE and FA certified first aid kit and have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place in case of an emergency.

• Do you know where the nearest A&E is
• Do you have any relevant emergency phone numbers in your phone
• Do you know where the nearest defibrillator device is if your ground has one

Safeguarding Children

All adults involved with coaching children must have an in date safe guarding childrens qualification. Go to the Somerset FA website for more information on courses.