At South Manchester Sports Club, the safety and wellbeing of every child and young person is our top priority. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy sport with confidence.

All of our sessions are led by FA-qualified coaches, and our staff and volunteers follow clear safeguarding policies and procedures. We work closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to ensure that every player feels protected, respected, and valued.

Below you will find a link to our policies.

Welfare and safeguarding

Quick links to our policy Documents

Welfare FAQS

  • The safety and wellbeing of children is of the utmost importance at South Manchester Sports Club. We have clear safeguarding systems and procedures in place to create a safe, supportive environment where every young person can enjoy sport with confidence and peace of mind.

  • All the data collected by South Manchester Sports Club is kept in a safe space and we are GDPR compliant. We will never sell our data to third parties.

  • All abilities are welcome at South Manchester Sports Club, and we are proud to provide an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to take part, improve, and enjoy the game. We celebrate diversity and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, every player, coach, and visitor is treated with respect and valued as part of our community.

  • A defibrillator and fully stocked first aid kits are kept on site, and our staff and coaches are trained to provide appropriate first aid and emergency support whenever needed.