The registration of all referees nationally is restricted to those who meet the appropriate requirements for Safeguarding Children.
For all referees aged 18 or over this includes a CRB disclosure through the FA CRB Unit and attendance at an appropriate awareness Workshop.
Referees aged 17 and under are not required to obtain a CRB disclosure though those aged 14 or 15 are required to undertake the Safeguarding Children Best Practice Guide (DVD) whilst those aged 16 or 17 are required to attend an appropriate awareness Workshop.
New referees must meet the requirements of the FA Policy before they can be registered as active referees - this means that they are required to apply for a CRB disclosure and attend an awareness Workshop as appropriate for their age.
Referees with CRB disclosures or Workshop Certificates that are about to expire will be contacted directly from The FA in respect of renewing their disclosure application and awareness training.
Next Safeguarding Children Workshops:
Tuesday 9 February 2010 - 6.30pm start at Manchester FA Headquarters.
Wednesday 17 March 2010– 6.30pm start at Manchester FA Headquarters
Please note that it essential to pre-book a place on these Workshops as places and resources are strictly limited – the cost of the course is £20 and must be paid in advance – cheques made payable to Manchester FA
For further details or to book an appointment please contact:
Referees Development Officer: Peter Roberts
peter.roberts@manchesterfa.com
Tel: 0161 604 7619