1. Policy Statement
First Kick Football is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff, and families. This policy ensures all visitors are properly identified, supervised, and recorded to maintain safeguarding standards.
2. Legislative Framework
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2024)
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025)
- Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023)
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Equality Act 2010
3. Procedures for Visitors
- All visitors must sign in and out using the visitors’ log or digital system.
- Visitors must wear a visitor’s badge or lanyard at all times while on site.
- Visitors must be escorted or supervised by a member of staff at all times unless they hold an enhanced DBS check cleared by First Kick Football.
- Mobile phones must not be used to photograph or record children.
- Contractors working on site during operational hours will be supervised unless they provide evidence of DBS clearance.
- Parents/carers attending events (e.g., open days, tournaments) will be reminded of safeguarding expectations, including restrictions on photography where applicable.
4. Safeguarding Procedures
- Any unknown or unauthorised person on site will be challenged and reported immediately to the Holiday Club Manager or most senior staff member present.
- If a visitor refuses to comply or poses a risk, the Police may be contacted.
- Records of all visitors are retained in line with data protection requirements.
5. Responsibilities
- Operations Director – overall responsibility for safeguarding and visitor management systems.
- HR & Coaching Performance Manager / Welfare Officer (Danny Nolan) – ensures safeguarding procedures are followed and staff are trained in managing visitors.
- Holiday Club Manager (Lee Galloway) – responsible for day-to-day visitor management across holiday clubs.
- All Staff – must remain vigilant, challenge unauthorised visitors, and follow safeguarding procedures.
6. Review
This policy will be reviewed annually or earlier if required by law, safeguarding updates, or inspection.