Safeguarding

Most of the players we work with are children. Their safety comes before everything else we do, online and on the pitch.

• CheckedEvery scout and coach is background-checked
• SafeSport certifiedEvery scout who speaks with players
• No private contactScouts never message players directly

Who works with your child

Every scout, coach and staff member who works with players under 18 passes a criminal background check before starting, renewed every [2] years, and holds current U.S. Center for SafeSport certification. Everyone agrees to our code of conduct, and breaking it ends their work with us.

Online reviews and video calls

• A parent or guardian books every service and receives every report.
• Video calls take place on our booked platform, never on personal accounts. Parents and guardians always receive the video call link and are welcome to join.
• Video calls are recorded and kept securely, so there's always a record of what was said.
• Scouts don't contact players directly by phone, text, email or social media. All contact goes through 68 Football and the parent or guardian.
• Footage is only shared with the player's assigned scout and is never published without written consent.

Camps, training and trips

• No adult is ever alone with a player out of sight of others.
• We keep a safe ratio of staff to players [ratio], with first aid on site.
• Parents give medical, emergency contact and photo consent before the event.
• For overseas opportunities, a parent or an approved, background-checked chaperone travels with every player under 18.

Photos and video

We only use images or clips of a player in our marketing with written consent from their parent or guardian, which can be withdrawn at any time. We never publish a child's contact details or school.

Raising a concern

If you're worried about a child's safety or the behaviour of anyone working with us, contact our safeguarding lead, Keola Paredes, at safeguarding@68.football or [Phone]. We take every concern seriously, act quickly and report to the authorities where the law requires.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 (US) or 999 (UK) first.