Keeping Football Safe & Positive
Guidance, contacts and practical resources to help clubs, volunteers and families provide a safe environment for young people in football.
Safeguarding concern or welfare issue
If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child or young person, use the OYFL safeguarding guidance and reporting pathway.
Safeguarding guidance & reporting →Report discrimination
Report discrimination through the official FA grassroots reporting process.
Report discrimination →OYFL safeguarding contacts & support
Club Welfare Officer, League Welfare Officer, County FA and The FA contact routes.
View safeguarding contacts & support →Club Welfare Officer Toolkit
Safer recruitment & DBS
Current FA guidance on safer recruitment, DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities within clubs.
Safeguarding training
Current FA safeguarding training guidance for people involved in grassroots football.
Safeguarding Children recertification
Renew your Safeguarding Children certification through England Football Learning.
Digital communication & social media
Guidance on keeping children and young people safe when communicating online and using digital platforms.
Supporting Young People
Children & young people / U18 guidance
Parents & carers
Covers photography, filming, changing rooms and communication with young people.
Anti-bullying
Policies & Templates
FA Safeguarding Policies & Club Templates
Current FA safeguarding policies, templates and supporting resources for grassroots clubs.
View safeguarding resources →OYFL Safeguarding & Welfare Policy 2026–27
The League’s current safeguarding framework, responsibilities and reporting arrangements.
View safeguarding policy →