Below is set out Sheffield Wednesday's child protection policy.

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club believes that the general well being and welfare of all children and young persons, who are involved with the club in any way, is of paramount importance. Therefore the club provides a safe setting for any child or young person under the age of 18. It encourages best practice in Child Protection matters in a spirit of partnership and openness with all children, their families and local agencies.

The club promotes the health, development and educational achievement of children and young people alongside football and sporting excellence. It recognises that children have a right to be protected regardless of age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial and ethnic origin or religion.

How this is achieved
The club has a designated person in each of its main sections who are supported by the Club Child Protection Officer. Any issue is referred to the appropriate designated person or the Club Child Protection Officer. There are detailed policies and procedures governing Child Protection at the club - these are listed below and copies of each one are available on request:

Club-wide operational policy
• Child Protection Policy - Academy
• Parental consent for photography and video recording
• Child Protection Policy - Community Programme
• Anti-bullying policy
• Procedures for dealing with racist incidents

Each policy contains measures for promoting best practice and describes appropriate and sensitive procedures for investigating any concerns or allegations.

All potential staff and volunteers at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club involved with children are checked as to their suitability to work with children. The procedures specified by The Football Association and Football League are followed closely along with those stipulated by the local Safeguarding Children Board.

Those staff and volunteers working directly with children or supervising and training those doing so, undergo an FA CRB (Criminal Records) check. Further, staff and volunteers working at the club regularly undergo training for the FA Safeguarding Children qualification.