Best Practice
It is important that everyone involved in football, helps to create and maintain a supportive, safe and fun environment in which children and young people can learn and develop their football skills and knowledge. Part of this process is to ensure that everyone follows best practice at all times.
We have pulled together documents on various subjects which you can download to help your club follow best practice. Please check with The FA's website for the most up-to-date documentation.
| DOCUMENT DETAILS | FORMAT, SIZE | DOWNLOAD |
|---|---|---|
| Heading Guidelines UPDATE JUL 2021 | 2.6MB | Download |
| Safer Recruitment | 274KB | Download |
| Club Annual Membership and Consent Form | 881KB | Download |
| Photography Guidelines | 2.5MB | Download |
| Travel Tips Tournaments - Advice | 1.7MB | Download |
| Including and Safeguarding Deaf and Disabled Chidren and Youth People | 2.7MB | Download |
| Open Age Adult Disability Football | 1.7MB | Download |
| Best Practice Guidelines - Changing Rooms and Showering Facilities | 205KB | Download |
| Adults playing against U16s | 351KB | Download |
| Choosing a Club for Your Child | 174KB | Download |
| Social Networking websites mobile phone and email communications | 152KB | Download |
| Running a website - Dos and Donts | 255KB | Download |
| Responsible Use of Social Networking Sites | 149KB | Download |
| Communicating responsibly with Youth Leaders Coaches and Referees U18 | 145KB | Download |
| Using Text and Emails with U18s Dos and Donts | 148KB | Download |
| Guidance for parents and carers | 246KB | Download |
| Guidance for U18s | 260KB | Download |