Lisa Mitson, our Club Welfare Officer (CWO), acts as a liaison between the parents, player and club members making a significant contribution to creating positive change. Debbie Stallan also acts as our Assistant CWO We have policies to enforce this which can be downloaded as PDFs and Word Documents:- Anti Bullying Policy Safeguarding Children Layer Colts YFC Policy Safeguarding Children Procedures Objection to Photo/Video form

Layer Colts YFC place Child Welfare at the centre of the club ethos and follow the FA Respect Guidelines. Respect is The Football Association's direct response to a clear message from the grassroots game. We must improve standards of behaviour - on and off the field. Parental behaviour is one of the main reasons why young players drop out of the game. Poor behaviour by coaches, parents and players towards referees means that thousands of officials are dropping out each season. Respect is aimed at helping us all to work together to change the negative attitudes and unacceptable behaviour on the sidelines and on the pitch. It's a long-term commitment. The role of the CWO is key to ensuring that Respect is understood, taken on board by the committee, coaches/managers members and supporters. Respect outlines for everyone from league official to player to parent to club official to coach and referee that a certain standard of organisation and behaviour is expected in football. Respect is all about creating a fun, safe environment and its core principles work in tandem with Safeguarding Children.