The key role played by referees is making sure that best practice happens in football cannot be over-estimated, and The FA have been working for some time on a programme that means all referees will complete some form of child protection training.

The cost will be £7.50 plus £33 if you are taking a taxable income from the game.

The FA CRB Unit can be contacted on 0800 085 0506

The table below sets out what is required in terms of child protection training depending on role(s) in refereeing.

WHO

WHAT

WHEN

COST

Existing Referees over 18 years of age

Child protection and best practice – A guide

From re-registration 2004/5 season

Nil

Existing Referees under 18 years of age

Child protection and best practice – A guide

From re-registration 2004/5 season

Nil

New Referees over 18 years of age

The FA’s Child protection and best practice workshop

 

To be completed after 10 matches and before next registration as a referee

Costs borne by individual

New Referees under 18 years of age

Child protection and best practice – A guide

To be completed after 10 matches and before next registration as a referee

Costs borne by individual

All FA Instructors and Tutors

The FA’s Child protection and best practice workshop

Before 1st January 2006

Costs borne by individual

FA Registered Assessors

The FA’s Child protection and best practice workshop

Before 1st January 2006

Costs borne by individual

All Mentors

The FA’s Child protection and best practice workshop

Before 1st January 2006

Costs borne by individual