Every Child or young person, defined as any person under the age of 18, who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.

The Football Association recognises its responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is determined to meet its obligation to ensure that those clubs and organisations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standard of care.

These F.A.'s procedures apply to anyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example, volunteers in clubs, referees, club officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches and medical staff.

The Football Association will consider, having taken advice, whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people, violence or any sexual offences should be excluded from working with children and young people. This position is re-enforced by UK legislation and guidance.

Comprehensive guidance on the implementation of the Child Protection policy is contained in a booklet, The F.A. Child Protection Procedures and Practices Handbook, available from the Head of Education and Child Protection, The Football Association, Lilleshall Hall, National Sports Centre, Newport , TF10 9AT .

The Football Association/NSPCC Child Protection helpline, which is open 24 hours and run on an entirely confidential basis, can be contacted on 0808 800 5000 (textphone 0800 056 0566 for deaf users).

Portreath Football Club fully subscribes to the above FA Policy.