Leagues
England Football Accreditation
England Football Accreditation is the new framework for Club and League accreditation and replaces FA Charter Standard. England Football Accreditation helps clubs and leagues create the experiences and environments where players, coaches, officials, referees, volunteers and spectators can thrive. Accreditation is a clear signal to your community that you value the importance of being an accessible, safe and sustainable club or league. England Football Accreditation is automatically awarded to all clubs and leagues that previously held FA Charter Standard.
criteria
Adult Leagues with U18 Players
1. All committee members must complete the Safeguarding Committee Members (SCM) course
2. Evidence all safeguarding policies
3. Evidence and adopt an equality policy
4. Have a bank account in the leagues name
5. Provide evidence of Last season’s accounts
6. Have at least 60% of the League’s Teams Accredited and work towards 85% Accredited Teams within 3 years to maintain Accredited League status.
7. Have a good disciplinary record
8. Have a league constitution
9. Complete England Football League Annual Delivery Plan
10. Accreditation and respect as agenda items in league meetings
11. Have a link with another league in a different age division.
12. Encourage teams to become England Football Accredited
Recommended (Best Practice)
13. Designated Welfare Officer
14. All committee members with an FA Enhanced DBS
Youth Leagues
1. All committee members must have a FA Enhanced DBS
2. All committee members must complete the Safeguarding Committee Members (SCM) course
3. Designated Welfare Officer
4. Evidence all safeguarding policies
5. Evidence and adopt an equality policy
6. Have a bank account in the leagues name
7. Provide evidence of Last season’s accounts
8. Have at least 60% of the League’s Teams Accredited and work towards 85% Accredited Teams within 3 years to maintain Accredited League status.
9. Have a good disciplinary record
10. Have a league constitution
11. Complete England Football League Annual Delivery Plan
12. Accreditation and respect as agenda items in league meetings
13. Have a link with another league or have a full player pathway
14. Encourage teams to become England Football Accredited
League Delivery Plans
League delivery plans must be completed to demonstrate the leagues sustainability and allow the County FA to support your league further. Once complete, please email your plan to Jemma.Fairey@LondonFA.com
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
New & Existing England Football Accredited Leagues will receive:
- £200 Kitlocker Voucher
- England Football Accredited Digital Asset Pack & Certificate
