Safeguarding

Galmington Dragons acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members to promote their well-being and welfare. To view the full safeguarding policy please click here

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you are worried about a child it is important that you report your concerns – no action is not an option. All concerns and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to appropriately.

Your first point of contact is the club welfare team:

Allan Hilton, Galmington Dragons’s designated Welfare Officer.

Email: Allan.Hilton@aa4s.co.uk

If at any time you are not able to contact your Club Welfare Team or the matter is clearly serious please contact:

Shirley Needham – Somerset County Football Association’s Welfare Officer

Tel: 07535 664988. Email: Shirley.Needham@SomersetFA.com

Otherwise:

contact The FA Safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863 or Safeguarding@TheFA.com
contact the Police or Somerset Children’s Social Care department (tel: 0300 123 2224)
call the NSPCC 24 hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk