Norwich City are proud to support the FA's Play Safe Weekend on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1.
Football is set to unite again over the above weekend to promote Play Safe, the nationwide campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding in our national game.
Led by The Football Association, the Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, and across the grassroots game.
The FA’s Survivor Support and Safeguarding Advisory Group (FASSSAG) continues to support Play Safe and said: "Creating safe environments in every football setting is a collective responsibility.
"It’s really important that every single person in football, no matter if they’re actively involved or on the sidelines, understands that they have an ongoing role to play.
"Knowing how to act on any concerns is vital and Play Safe is a key way to raise awareness, so that everyone is vigilant and knows what to do if they become aware of any inappropriate behaviour.”
This year’s Play Safe weekend focuses on the safeguarding role EVERYONE has to play; coach, player, parent/carer, spectator, or volunteer; to keep children and young people safe, no matter what the football setting. EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, EVERY TIME is encouraged to WATCH, LISTEN, TALK and ACT if they have any safeguarding concerns.
To support this, we are encouraging our supporters, staff, and stakeholders to challenge inappropriate or threatening behaviours where able to do so safely. Be an active bystander and make Carrow Road a safer place.
In addition, as part of this year’s Play Safe campaign, we are also promoting the FA’s free online Safeguarding Awareness Course for Parents & Carers to raise awareness around safeguarding and how to report any concerns.