West London Schools Football Association Est 1891

Charitable Objectives
TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

Introduction
West London Schools Football Association (WLSFA) aims to create a learning environment, both on and off the pitch, which will support our players to ensure that their time with the WSFA will be a positive and beneficial experience. We aim to ensure that the WLSFA opportunity will enable them to develop mentally, physically and socially, and will assist them to grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society.

Education
The continual educational development of all players is an integral part of the WLSFA. At the WLSFA we take our commitment to education very seriously and we aim to create solid working relationships with schools for our Schoolboys/girls and Scholars. We value the educational element to further help boys/girls to fulfil their football ambitions, but also to teach lifestyle skills that will prove valuable throughout the life of the WLSFA player.

Representative Players (9-16 years)
At this stage we aim to build a relationship with the player’s school which ensures an open channel of communication, so that any potential problems may be identified and resolved at the earliest opportunity. The partnership between the school, parents/guardian, player and Head of Education and Welfare can positively support and encourage the player to reach their potential.

Welfare and Pastoral Support

Our aim is to provide a caring welfare system where players can discuss any personal problems that may arise in complete confidence. At the West London Schools Football Association we recognise that, together with the positive aspects of being an WLSFA player, We understand the enormouscommitment involved in taking an active part in the WLSFA and wish to offer as much support as possible. The Head of Education and Welfare has responsibility for the pastoral care for registered players from age 9 years to 18 years.

Safeguarding Children
The WLSFA consistently monitors and reviews its policies and procedures; we have Anti Bullying Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Complaints Procedure. All WLSFA staff, attend Child Protection Training to promote awareness and encourage best practice.
A copy of our Safeguarding Children Policy is available from the Head of Education and Welfare.

Samuel Essien is the Head of Education & Welfare and a Safeguarding Children’s Officer at West London Schools FA , and he will do all that is reasonable and possible in all circumstances to ensure that the wellbeing of all WLSFA players is paramount, because the time a player spends with us should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.