Child Welfare

At South Tyneside Football Club safeguarding and promoting a fun, safe environment for children and young people is of utmost importance to us. That’s why we have dedicated Child Welfare Officers who adhere to the FA’s Welfare Officers’ Code of Conduct. 

Our Welfare Officers at South Tyneside Football Club are Gillian Bennett and Peter Spottiswood. The Club adheres to the FA’s Code of Conduct which ensures they will:

  • Be child-centred at all times and promote a fun, safe environment for children and young people
  • Follow all The FA’s policies and in particular procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns, including discrimination
  • Act appropriately in all situations brought to their attention
  • Champion best practice within South Tyneside Football Club and leagues
  • Communicate and positively engage with the County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer (CFA DSO) on all poor practice/safeguarding matters brought to the attention of County FA/ The FA
  • Attend meetings as reasonably required by the committee, league and County FA
  • Manage and deal with poor practice issues in an appropriate and timely manner
  • Ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality and data security are maintained at all times
  • Implement and manage a responsible recruitment process in line with The FA’s policy and procedures