The intentions of most people who work with children are good. However, as part of football's commitment to providing safe and enjoyable environments, sound recruitment and selection procedures are essential.
When clubs or leagues recruit new members, all reasonable steps must be taken to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children and young people both in open-age teams (who have players aged under 18) and in youth football.
Langtoft United has adopted a Safe recruitment policy ensuring that all volunteers are suitable for their roles before they start. To have the relevant qualifications in place, DBS, Safeguarding for Children certificate, and first aid.
The club also requires all new coaches to complete the FA Playmaker as a starting coach qualification.
Langtoft United also expects all coaches to adhere to the code of conduct at all times and to adopt the club's ethos Our aims, and Our ethos.