Reading FC recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations.
Reading FC is committed to creating opportunities for adults with disabilities and mental health issues to participate in a broad spectrum of activities at the club and at the same time develop a safe culture for all participants.
To view every element of our Safeguarding Policy, follow the links below...
Safeguarding Children & Young People
- Safeguarding Children and Young People: Policy Procedures
- Appendix 1 - Safeguarding Flowchart
- Appendix 2 - Departmental Safeguarding Officers
- Appendix 3 - Allegations Flowchart
- Appendix 4 - Categories of Abuse and Neglect
- Appendix 5 - Other Polices and Legislation
- Appendix 6 - Multi-use Consent Form
- Appendix 7 - Incident, Accident, Injury Form
- Appendix 8 - Safeguarding Concern Form
- Appendix 9 - Key Safeguarding Contacts
Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Safeguarding Vulnarable Adults at Risk: Policy Procedures
- Appendix 1 - Safeguarding Flowchart
- Appendix 2 - Departmental Safeguarding Officers
- Appendix 3 - Allegations Flowchart
- Appendix 4 - Catagories of Abuse and Neglect
- Appendix 5 - Other Policies and Legislation
- Appendix 6 - Multi-use Consent Form
- Appendix 7 - Incident, Accident, Injury Form
- Appendix 8 - Safegurading Concern Form
- Appendix 9 - Mental Capacity
- Appendix 10 - Key Safeguarding Contacts
Safeguarding Policy Amendment - Covid-19
Useful external resources
Should you have any safeguarding children or vulnerable adult concerns, contact one of the following:
Safeguarding Senior Manager (SSM) | Jackie Evans | 0118 968 1401 | jevans@readingfc.co.uk |
Academy Safeguarding Officer | To be appointed | 0118 968 1350 | safeguarding@readingfc.co.uk |
Community Trust Safeguarding Officer | Tina Heaford | 0118 968 1170 | theaford@readingfc.co.uk |
Reading FC Women Safeguarding Officer | To be appointed | 0118 968 1350 | safeguarding@readingfc.co.uk |
Matchday Safeguarding Officer | Marcus Gale | 0118 968 1115 |
In an emergency, call the FA NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or the Police on 999. Report your actions to the club ASAP.