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Designated Children’s Safeguarding Officer

The Designated Children’s Safeguarding Officer (DCSO) plays a fundamental role in the creation of a child-centred ethos that promotes the positive aspects of football. 

This can be achieved by communicating to every adult in the club that they have a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people to protect them from inappropriate behaviour and to promote a culture of safety and FUN. 

To do this, the DCSO requires certain knowledge and skills - some of which are a pre-requisite for the role, and others that can be obtained through training and experience. The DCSO should be the first point of contact for anyone who feels the need to raise concerns about poor practice and/or abuse.

 

Roles and responsibilities of Designated Children’s Safeguarding Officer

Skills/Qualities of Designated Children’s Safeguarding Officer

Knowledge

Essential criteria