health and safeguarding policy

Talent Edge Coaching recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child, young person, and adult who takes part in our coaching sessions. We are committed to providing a safe, positive environment for all our players, coaches, and families across Bradford and West Yorkshire.

A child or young person is defined as anyone under the age of 18 taking part in any Talent Edge Coaching activity. We follow and adopt The Football Association’s (The FA) Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures, and fully support the principles contained within it.

By booking a free taster session or becoming a member of Talent Edge Coaching, parents/guardians agree to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions or relevant medical information about their child by emailing tecoachingltd@gmail.com.

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform us about any medical conditions, allergies, or medications, and to assess whether the session is suitable for their child or themselves.

• Identity Data: name, date of birth, and gender.
• Contact Data: address, email, and phone number.
• Health Data: relevant medical history and treatment information (with your explicit consent).
• Transaction Data: details of sessions booked, and payment details.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour on our website.
• Marketing Data: your preferences for receiving marketing or promotional updates.

The key principles of The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy are that:

• The welfare of the child is, and must always be, the top priority.
• All children, young people, and adults have the right to be protected from harm, abuse, or neglect, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
• Any suspicions or allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and dealt with swiftly and appropriately.
• Working in partnership with parents/carers, young people, and external organisations is vital for safeguarding.
• Every player should be able to take part in football in a safe, enjoyable environment, protected from poor practice and abuse.
• Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility — every adult involved with Talent Edge Coaching plays a part in protecting the welfare of our players.
• Talent Edge Coaching acknowledges that The FA’s Safeguarding Children Regulations apply to everyone in football, whether in a paid or voluntary role — including coaches, match officials, helpers, volunteers, and medical staff.

Talent Edge Coaching follows The FA’s Responsible Recruitment guidelines when recruiting coaches and volunteers. We will:

• Clearly outline roles and responsibilities.
• Request valid identification documents.
• Meet and interview applicants where possible.
• Ask for and check at least two references before confirming any appointment.
• Where applicable, require an FA-accepted Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with current FA policy and safeguarding regulations.
• Ensure all coaches have up-to-date safeguarding qualifications.