 I'm here to help ensure every child feels safe playing the sport I love. There are 8,500 safeguarding officers working across English football to help clubs protect the next generation. They ensure that adults working directly with children are checked to make sure they are suitable for the role. These adults include coaches, referees, physios and safeguarding officers and all our given relevant safeguarding training. We all ensure children and young people's concerns are heard. It's important that everyone knows how to raise any concerns about the child's welfare. With the FA, the police or local authority so that appropriate action can be taken. If you're a parent please ask questions at your club to ensure all of this is in place. If you're a young boy or girl and you're upset, hate or scared with the way someone behaves with you please let someone you trust know now. Now. Now.