INCIDENT REPORTING

Definitions for the purpose of reporting:

Accident: An event that results in injury or ill health
Incident: an event not causing harm, but has the potential to cause injury or ill health
Fatality – An event that results in death

As part of Unity Sport Clubs (USC) ongoing commitment to provide a safe sport, anyone who has witnessed or been involved in either an accident or incident is asked to complete a short online report.

This is done using our online reporting forms. The information that you provide will help to prevent future occurrences of similar incidents and also provide an overview of the type and frequency of accidents when they do occur.

Compiling our accident/incident information in this way is useful for many reasons and most significantly helps us to identify any specific issues or trends with regards to accidents or injuries.

To report an accident, incident or fatality complete and email a member of the team below.

Note: If an accident has resulted in serious injury, or a hazard is so serious that it could result in an accident in the immediate future, it is important that these facts are reported immediately to the relevant Coach, USC Director & Welfare Officers below.

Aaron Powell
m) 07837 870 785
info@unitysportclub.com

Darren Hateley
m) 07792 632 365
info@unitysportclub.com

Sally Hateley
m) 07391 470 401
info@unitysportclub.com

Unity Sport Club - Code of Conduct

The USC Code of Conduct and Good Practice sets standards for clubs, coaches, players and parents involved in football. It has been developed to improve standards of good practice and protect the welfare and well-being of all those involved in the game, particularly young players themselves.

PARENTS

Encourage your child to play by the laws of the game.
Avoid pressurising players about winning or losing.
Support and encourage all players, including the opposition.
Never publicly criticise your child or other players.
Do not question decisions made by the match officials.

PLAYERS

Show respect and fair play to your opponents.
Play within the rules of the game.
Encourage, support and co-operate with your team-mates.
Respect the officials and accept all decisions without question
Be responsible for the equipment and USC players

COACHES

Give all players, whatever their ability, the chance to play.
Always pursue fair play.
Accept that striving to win is more important than winning itself.
Ensure compliance with all safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Ensure that coaching sessions are fun, well-structured and focus on developing skill, decision-making and understanding of the game.

ADDITIONAL GOOD PRACTICE FOR ALL ADULTS IN FOOTBALL
(Including Match Officials, Medical Staff and Volunteers)

Be aware of the USC Welfare Policy and your responsibilities.
Avoid spending time alone with young players and adults at risk away from others.
It is not appropriate to have an intimate relationship with a young player or an adult at risk.
Avoid any horseplay, sexually suggestive comments or language.
Never ridicule a child or adult at risk or reduce them to tears.
Never do things of a personal nature for a child or an adult at risk that they can do for themselves.
Never allow allegations made by a child or a adult at risk to go unchallenged, unrecorded or not acted upo
WHO TO CONTACT
If you suspect abuse could be taking place you should contact your nominated Club Safeguarding Officers above, or a Safeguarding Officer appointed by the FA’s Area Association to which your club is registered. If you are unsure who these persons are, or if you wish to speak directly to an expert for advice then contact the NSPCC Helpline.

For all Safeguarding concerns, please direct your query to Safeguarding@BirminghamFA.com whereby a member of the Safeguarding Team will pick up your query within five working days.
Cases are dealt with on a priority basis, so timescales may vary. You can also call the Safeguarding Team via 0121 357 4278 and select Option 1. If a child is in immediate danger of serious harm or has been left alone, dial 999 immediately and let the operator know that it is a possible child protection issue.
For all DBS queries and non-urgent concerns, please contact Support@BirminghamFA.com and a member of the team will respond to your query.

Safeguarding And Welfare - Birmingham FA

It is not your responsibility to decide whether abuse is taking place, but it is your responsibility to act if you have any concerns.

Birmingham County FA

Templates PDF.pdf

Safety & Welfare - Collection of Child
New policies for collection of children at training.
In recent weeks, we have received numerous reports concerning the safety of children crossing the parking lot unsupervised while searching for their parents in vehicles after training sessions. This situation has raised significant concerns within our welfare team, prompting us to take immediate action as a responsible club.

We began monitoring the gate after training sessions and were surprised by the high number of children leaving the designated areas to find their parents in parked cars. To address this issue and ensure the safety of all our young participants, we are implementing a new policy starting November 24.

If you are dropping off or picking up your children, we kindly ask that you park your vehicle and come to the pitch to collect them. Unsupervised access to the parking area will no longer be permitted. This measure is essential to prevent any potential accidents and to keep our children safe.

Additionally, we have observed some children walking home after training sessions. While we understand that some children may wish to make their own way home, it is imperative that this is done safely. Parents must take responsibility for ensuring that their children have a safe route home and are aware of the potential dangers involved.

Attendance of adults for Games & Training
In addition, we have encountered several instances where coaches have had to wait for parents to pick up their children after games or training, which can lead to delays and disrupt the schedule for everyone involved.

To enhance the safety and well-being of all participants, we are implementing a new policy regarding supervision during games. If you or a designated responsible adult cannot remain to supervise your child during the game, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your child to the event.

This decision is crucial for the safety and welfare of everyone involved, as it ensures that all children are accounted for and supervised at all times. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in these matters.

Our primary goal is to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all children participating in our programs. Thank you for your continued support in helping us achieve this objective.