FA
Charter Standard
The Charter Standard
Scheme is best practice guide that sets
standards of coaching,
administration
and child protection for all clubs
outside the Football League and Premier
League.
As a benchmark for quality, it
will improve the playing experience for
all.
There are four categories of Charter Standard available:
Charter Standard Club/Adult Club, Development Club and Community Club.
The FA Charter Standard Programme provides recognition that clubs are well run and sustainable,
with child protection and safety paramount.
It also recognises a club's commitment to coaching, player and coach development, and the raising of standards of behaviour in the game - all of which are big priorities for both me and The FA.
(Trevor Brooking)
F.A. Charter Standard Development Club.
The first club in the RDC league to achieve this award.
The Criteria that Howden Clough has passed to reach this Standard are
Written
Constitution.
Annual accounts (3years),
Self certified screening of managers, coaches and officials.
All managers to have minimum F. A. Level 1 Coaches Award,
Commitment to
attend in-service training.
Adoption and implementation of the FA Child protection Policy,
Acceptance and
promotion of Codes of Conduct for players, coaches ,parents and officials.
Commitment to
provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s.
Commitment to
promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all.
Written
Development plans for the club and all age groups,
Insurance.
Benefits
Use of Charter
Standard Crest,
Exclusive
Regional Workshops,
Access to
Child Protection,
Training Kit and
Equipment Grants ,
National and
Regional Awards,
Subsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses,
Certificates,
Starter Pack,
including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates,
First Aid Kit.
To achieve FA Charter Standard Development Club status a club must have met
the criteria for
Charter Standard Club and must have at least 5 teams at 4 different age
groups and a
Football Development Plan.
The programme is is aimed at boys and girls under 16 and will help children and parents
find in their local area a club that meets F. A. standards of coaching, administration,
development and child protection.
F. A. Chief Executive Adam Crozier explained the importance of Charter Standard:
"The FA is committed to raising the standard of grassroots football in England to
encourage more people to play, to develop their skills and enjoy the game in the right
environment.
Clubs who become Charter Standard will be taking part in a genuine grassroots revolution.
Every club should be aiming to meet the Charter Standard."
Charter
Standard Links
TheFA.com - Charter Standard
Q and A
Charter Standard Development Manual
Charter Standards All priority details Downloads