Using Texts and Emails with U18s - Do’s and Don’ts
The following guidance is provided not as an obstacle but
to support clubs and leagues to manage their safeguarding
responsibilities eAectively. It aims to ensure children, young people,
coaches, referees and adults in a position of trust are not subjected
to improper communications or improper allegations. Written
informed consent needs to be obtained from parents/carers before
group email or texts are used to communicate with U18s.
Do:
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these methods of communication with children or young people
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method for coaches, teammanagers, referee mentors, club
oHcials etc to communicate by either text, email or both with
their son/daughter
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parent/carer or the designated member of the club to all
communications with young people
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related activities e.g. informing young people about changes in
travel arrangements, training times or venue changes etc
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have received any inappropriate communications from a
young person. The club welfare oHcer will then agree what
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appropriate individuals or agencies
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related to club matters. Advise your club welfare oHcer of any
non club related emails you receive
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Further FA guidance is available on the following areas:
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email communications
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Running a website - Do’s and Don’ts
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Communicating responsibly with Young Leaders, Coaches and
Referees Under 18
5 Using Texts and Emails with U18s – Do’s and Don’ts
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Guidance for parents/carers - Responsible use of text, email and
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