ESFA News
Important Information for Local / County Associations
From Season 2008/2009 all Associations, as a condition of membership, must have appointed a named Child Welfare Officer (CWO) who has an ‘accepted’ CRB Check, or has, as a minimum an ‘in progress’ enhanced CRB Check with the ESFA/FA CRB Unit.
From Season 2009/2010 all Associations, as a condition of membership, must have appointed a named CWO who has an ‘accepted’ CRB Check via the ESFA/FA CRB Unit and who has completed The FA Safeguarding Children workshop.
From Season 2010/2011, all Associations, as a condition of membership, must have appointed a named CWO who has an ‘accepted’ CRB Check via the ESFA/FA CRB Unit and who has completed The FA Safeguarding Children and Welfare Officer Workshop.
Child Welfare Officer:
Martin Duffield
52 St Mark’s Road,
Dudley
DY2 7SD
Tel 01384 242526
email cwo@esfa.co.uk
The ESFA Child Welfare Policy can be viewed at www.esfa.co.uk/childwelfare
February 2009 News
27th :: KICKS Magazine: March 2009
Supported by California Raisins
All schools will shortly receive the March edition of KICKS through the post.
20th :: Where are they now: Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling, who was part of the England U18 Schools’ International team last season is now plying his trade at Fulham Football Club.
20th :: England lose 2-0 to Villarreal
England Under 18 Schoolboys went down 2-0 at the hands of Villarreal yesterday afternoon.
19th :: England to host France at Wembley Stadium
Following a successful return to Wembley Stadium last season, the England Under 18 Schools’ team will once again be treading the hallowed turf of the national stadium to take on France on Saturday 13 June 2009, kick-off 3.00 pm.
18th :: Have your say on Schools' Football
Please take a few moments to complete this online survey regarding Schools’ Football matters.
12th :: Sky Sports to televise England Schools' matches
The English Schools’ FA are delighted to announce that the following SAFIB Carnegie Centenary Shield matches will be televised live on Sky Sports in April:
Scotland v England Friday 17 April 2009 St Mirren FC Kick-off 7.35 pm
Republic
12th :: Carnegie support for SAFIB Centenary Shield
Leeds Metropolitan University have announced plans to extend their support for Schoolboy Football in the British Isles with the launch of an International Tournament.
10th :: Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 10th February sees the launch of Child Exploitation Online Protection centre (CEOP) Safer Internet Day.
05th :: England U18 Schools’ International Fixture changes
This is an important notice for England's travelling supporters regarding the matches being played in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
02nd :: England Schoolboys held by British Colleges
England Under 18 Schoolboys were held to a 2-2 draw at Lilleshall National Sports Centre against British Colleges’ FA on Sunday morning.
