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Safeguarding & Inclusion

Our Commitment

Porters Soccability is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all players, volunteers, and families.
We welcome children and adults of all abilities and work hard to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and able to participate in football in a way that suits them.

Safeguarding and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do.

Safeguarding

We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.
All activities at Porters Soccability are delivered with player wellbeing as the highest priority.

Our approach includes:

  • A clear Safeguarding Policy aligned with best practice

  • Codes of Conduct for coaches, volunteers, parents, players, and visitors

  • Safe recruitment practices for volunteers and coaches

  • Appropriate supervision at all sessions and events

  • A culture where concerns are taken seriously and acted upon promptly

Safeguarding & Welfare Officer

Porters Soccability has a named Safeguarding and Welfare Officer responsible for safeguarding matters.

Safeguarding & Welfare Officer:
Mick Hood
📧 [insert safeguarding email or main contact email]

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a player, volunteer, or anyone involved with the club, please contact the Welfare Officer in confidence.

Reporting a Concern

If you are worried about a child or adult at risk:

  • Speak to the Safeguarding & Welfare Officer as soon as possible, or

  • Contact the relevant emergency services if someone is in immediate danger

All concerns will be handled sensitively, confidentially, and in line with our safeguarding procedures.

Inclusion & Accessibility

Porters Soccability is an inclusive football club that supports players with a wide range of needs, including physical, learning, sensory, and emotional differences.

We believe football should be accessible to everyone.

We support inclusion by:

  • Offering a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment

  • Allowing flexibility in participation and engagement

  • Encouraging coaches to support players on the pitch when needed

  • Working closely with parents, carers, and support networks

  • Making reasonable adjustments wherever possible to support individual needs

We understand that every player is different, and we adapt our approach to help each individual feel comfortable and confident.

Working With Parents & Carers

We value open and honest communication with parents and carers.
If there is anything we should know to better support a player — including medical needs, communication preferences, or behavioural triggers — we encourage you to talk to us.

Information shared will be handled sensitively and in line with our Privacy Policy.

Behaviour & Respect

Everyone involved with Porters Soccability is expected to behave in a way that promotes:

  • Respect

  • Kindness

  • Safety

  • Inclusion

All participants, coaches, parents, and visitors are required to follow our Codes of Conduct to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

Data Protection & Privacy

Any personal information shared with us as part of safeguarding or inclusion support will be handled securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Further Information

For more details, please see:

  • Privacy Policy

  • Codes of Conduct

If you have any questions about safeguarding or inclusion at Porters Soccability, please contact us — we are always happy to talk.

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