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| FA Charter Status |
| The FA Charter Standard Scheme is best practice
guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection
for clubs working with young people. As a benchmark for quality, it
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The FA
Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community
Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a
core component of The FA Football Development programme.
The project is aimed at boys and
girls under sixteen years old and will help children and parents
find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.
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Criteria
The FA, in conjunction with various bodies, has
drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach
Charter Standard:
- A written constitution
- Self-certified screening of managers, coaches and officials
- All managers to have minimum of FA Junior Team Managers Award
- Commitment to attend in-service training
- Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
- Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10's
- Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities
for all
Benefits
Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter
will get access to a range of benefits:
- Use of Charter Standard Crest
- Exclusive Regional Workshops
- Access to Child Protection Training
- Kit and Equipment Grants
- National and Regional Awards
- Subsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses
- Certificates
- Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
- First Aid Kit
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