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Getting Qualified
The minimum requirement to be involved as volunteer in children's football is a CRC check. (click here for details)
There are also two other online training qualifications volunteers should try to obtain as soon as possible:
The FA's Safeguarding Children Course (2 hours online):
https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/safeguarding-children-course
You can reclaim the £30 cost for this online course via club expenses
The FA's First Aid for Football (2 hours online):
https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/introduction-to-first-aid-in-football
You can reclaim the £30 cost for this online course via club expenses
Other online free resources you can look at:
This page contains free training videos on sudden cardiac arrest and concussion:
https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/medical-courses
Also have a look around the learning site for other resources you may be interested in
https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning
If you would like to progress to becoming a qualified coach at the club please contact the committee about completing the necessary FA course:
https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/introduction-to-coaching-football