Premier League clubs must prepare, implement, and regularly review a safer recruitment policy, appoint one safer recruitment lead, and keep a single central record. The lead is the club’s main contact with the league on this subject, makes sure the club follows its own policy, and maintains that record.
What every club must put in place
Here is what every club must have in place.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| A policy | Prepared, implemented and reviewed regularly |
| Compliance | In line with the rules and any league guidance |
| A named lead | One club affiliated individual |
| The lead’s role | Main contact with the league, and ensures the club complies |
| A central record | One record of club affiliated individuals, in a league-approved format |
What the policy has to do
The requirement goes beyond having a written document. A club has to put the policy into practice and review it regularly.
The policy also has to match the safeguarding section of the rules and fully comply with any guidance or policy the league publishes from time to time.
What the safer recruitment lead does
Each club has to designate one club affiliated individual as its safer recruitment lead. This person is the principal point of contact with the league on all matters connected with safer recruitment.
The role also has an internal compliance function. The lead must ensure strict compliance by the club with its safer recruitment policies.
What the central record covers
The record applies to club affiliated individuals engaged in club activities. It must be a single central record.
The record has to be kept in a format approved by the league.
FAQ
Do Premier League clubs need a safeguarding-related policy?
For safer recruitment, every club must prepare, implement, and regularly review a policy. That policy must align with the safeguarding section of the rules and fully comply with any league guidance or policy in this area.
Who is responsible for safer recruitment at a club?
One club affiliated individual must be designated as the safer recruitment lead. That person is the main contact with the league on safer recruitment matters and is responsible for making sure the club follows its own safer recruitment policies.
What record do clubs have to keep of their staff and affiliated people?
The required record is a single central record of club affiliated individuals engaged in club activities. The format of that record must be approved by the league.