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Advice from the NSPCC – Grooming What it is, signs and how to protect children

Posted on 4 January 2017 (16 June 2023)

Grooming is when someone builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or trafficking. Children and young people can be groomed online or face-to-face, by a stranger or by someone they know – for example a family member, friend or professional. Groomers may be male or female. They […]

England leaders explain four steps to safeguarding

Posted on 3 December 2016 (1 June 2023)

As part of The FA’s role in aiming to do everything it can to support a safe and enjoyable framework for football, a new film has been made outlining the four key steps to safeguarding. The film, featuring Wayne Rooney, Steph Houghton, Jack Rutter and Nathaniel Chalobah, explains how both parents and children can raise […]

BREAKING – Hundreds come forward and Report abuse to Police.

Posted on 1 December 2016 (16 June 2023)

Grassroots understands that the number of people that have came forward and reported abuse within football, current and historic, to police forces around England now stands at 350. What at first appeared to be isolated cases may well turn out to be the biggest scandal to rock football in recent memory, the shear numbers coming […]

Breaking News…Coach at centre of abuse scandal found unconscious.

Posted on 28 November 2016 (16 June 2023)

Ex-youth football coach Barry Bennell, who is at the centre of a sex abuse scandal, has been taken to hospital after being found unconscious. The convicted sex offender was found at an address in Knebworth Park, Stevenage on Friday, Thames Valley Police said. The force said it was called to a “fear for welfare” incident […]

The FA and NSPCC launch helpline for victims of abuse in football

Posted on 25 November 2016 (17 April 2023)

Given the serious information that continues to come to light regarding child abuse in football, The FA has commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood within the football industry. The launch of the free, independent helpline follows former footballers Andy Woodward, Steve Walters, David White and Paul […]

A statement from The FA’s Sue Ravenlaw on Andy Woodward’s disclosure of sexual abuse

Posted on 24 November 2016 (5 June 2023)

Sue Ravenlaw, The FA’s head of equality and safeguarding, said:- “Reading Andy Woodward’s story in The Guardian was heartbreaking and we applaud his immense courage in coming forward to speak about the horrific abuse he suffered. “Barry Bennell remains permanently suspended from football, in line with our procedures. “The FA takes all matters of safeguarding […]

Police are called after teenage player is assaulted by spectator!!

Posted on 8 November 2016 (6 April 2023)

Chaos and violence erupted at a grassroots game as a male spectator is alleged to have assaulted a 13 year old player on Sunday, it is believed the incident occurred off Necton Street, in Syston. Police are looking into exactly what happened, but have confirmed they are investigating an assault on a teenager. A police spokeswoman […]

1 Last Smile for Kasabian

Posted on 8 November 2016 (16 June 2023)

Kasabian was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2, He has beaten 5 tumours over the subsequent 6 years. However in December, aged 8 Kasabian was sadly diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours. Since his diagnosis, close family friends started up the ‘Kaz’s Smile’ campaign to make Kasabian’s dreams come true and also raise […]

Sport and Smoke don’t mix.

Posted on 4 November 2016 (16 June 2023)

SECONDHAND SMOKE A BAD DEAL FOR SPORTY KIDS SPORT and Smoke Don’t Mix – that’s the message of a new campaign to raise awareness of the effects of second-hand smoke on children. Smokers are being urged not to light up where children could be exposed, whether it’s on the touchline at a football match or […]

Investment in coaches or facilities, What would be your priority??

Posted on 4 November 2016 (16 June 2023)

I was wondering what people’s thoughts were on where the priority for investment should be. Recently I’ve seen many few posts about mini soccer being played indoors in the winter or even converting to Futsal. I’ve seen some good points made, and some points I don’t agree with on this debate. A few years ago […]

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