Supporting the Safety, Wellbeing and Happiness of Every Player
At Colchester Tekkers Community Youth FC, the safety and welfare of every child is our highest priority. Our Welfare Officer team is here to ensure that all players feel safe, supported and able to enjoy football in a positive environment.

What the Welfare Officer Handles

Parents, players and volunteers can speak to the Welfare Officer about any concern relating to:

•Safeguarding or child protection concerns

•Bullying or suspected bullying (in person or online)

•Inappropriate behaviour from players, parents, coaches or spectators

•Welfare or wellbeing concerns (confidence, anxiety, friendships, emotional issues)

•Concerns about social media or communication

•Any behaviour that makes a child feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried

•Reporting incidents involving discrimination or harassment

If you are unsure whether something “counts”, please report it anyway. We would always rather know.

How to Report a Concern

Concerns should be raised as soon as possible and ideally within 24 hours by anyone, players, parents, spectators etc

•You can report a concern by:

•Speaking directly to the Club Welfare Officer (Ben) or Club Welfare Officer Assistant (Chloe) - see “Your Team” page

•Speaking to the Team Manager (Ryan) (who will pass it on immediately)

•Sending a message or calling using the contact numbers provided in this pack

You do not need proof, just share what you have seen, heard or been told.

All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively.

What Happens After a Report

When a concern is raised:

The Welfare Officer will listen, reassure, and gather basic information.
The concern will be recorded confidentially
Parents/guardians may be contacted if appropriate.
The club will investigate the issue fairly and promptly.
Actions will be taken in line with FA safeguarding guidance.

You will be kept informed of the outcome where appropriate.

All information is handled with care and shared only with those who need to know.

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Keeping Our Young People Safe

At Tekkers, the safety and wellbeing of our young players is always our priority.

Football should be a place where children feel safe, supported, respected and able to enjoy themselves. We recognise that sometimes children and young people may have worries or concerns that they don't feel able to talk about with someone they know.

If you or your child ever needs advice, support or someone to talk to, the organisations below provide confidential help and guidance.

NSPCC

The NSPCC provides advice and support to children, young people and adults concerned about a child's safety or wellbeing.

Childline

Childline is a free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19. Children can talk about anything that is worrying them, big or small, by phone or online.

CEOP

If a child or young person is worried about something that has happened to them online, or someone they have met online, CEOP provides advice and a way to report concerns about online sexual abuse.

If something doesn't feel right, tell someone. You don't have to deal with a worry on your own. Our coaches and club safeguarding team are also available to listen and help. If you have an immediate concern about a child's safety, please speak to a member of the club's safeguarding team or contact the appropriate emergency services.