Referee & Safeguarding Courses
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FA Guide to the Laws of the Game
- I am a Parent/Guardian looking to register a Junior (under 18 years old) as a Referee with our local club. How can I create a Junior FAN?
- My child who is under 18 wants to complete the FA Guide to the Laws of the Game; how do I create a FAN for them or link their FAN to my FAN?
- I am under 18 years old and have a FAN, how do I access the FA Guide to the Laws of the Game course?
- I am under 18 years old and don’t have a FAN, how do I access the FA Guide to the Laws of the Game course?
- How do I login?
Player Welfare in Open Age Football
- Who is the Player Welfare in Open Age Football course for?
- Does the course have an expiry?
- How much is the Player Welfare in Open Age Football course?
- How many modules are involved within the Player Welfare in Open Age Football course?
- What device do I need to use to complete the Player Welfare in Open Age Football course?
Safeguarding Children Course
- How can I access the course?
- I have enrolled onto the Safeguarding Children course, where can I access this?
- I am stuck on a module, what can I do to progress on my course?
- I am affiliated to a football club, how do I claim my discount code?
- How much does the Safeguarding Children Course cost?
Safeguarding Children Re-certification
- What is the The FA Safeguarding Children Re-certification?
- How do I renew my FA safeguarding children training?
- My FA Safeguarding Children Workshop or re-certification is over three years old; what should I do?
- I’m a Coach/Referee and my course was paused due to COVID-19 before I took my Safeguarding Children Workshop. What should I do?
- I’ve tried to enrol on The FA Safeguarding Children Re-certification and can’t; what should I do?
Welfare Officers Course
- What is The FA Welfare Officers Course?
- How do I enrol on the Welfare Officers Course?
- Who is The FA Welfare Officers Course aimed at?
- What are the entry requirements for The FA Welfare Officers Course?
- How much does The FA Welfare Officers Course online course cost?
Match Control for Referees
- Who is the Match Control module for?
- What will I learn from the module?
- How long does it take to complete the module?
- Will I receive a certificate?
- Is this the only online module for Grassroots Referees?
Safeguarding For All
- What is Safeguarding For All?
- How can I access the Safeguarding For All course?
- I've completed the Safeguarding For All module but it is not showing on my FAN - what should I do?
- Will the Safeguarding For All course show on my FAN?
- Will I get a certificate for the Safeguarding For All course?
Assistant Refereeing Module
- Who is the Assistant Refereeing module for?
- What will I learn from the Assistant Refereeing module?
- How long does it take to complete?
- Do I receive a certificate on completion of the module?
- Is this the only online module for grassroots referees?
Safeguarding for Referees
Safeguarding for Committee Members
- What is The FA Safeguarding for Committee Members course?
- How do I access The FA Safeguarding for Committee Members course?
- Will I get a certificate for The FA Safeguarding For Committee Members?
- Will The FA Safeguarding For Committee Members course show on my FAN?
- Does The FA Safeguarding for Committee Members course expire?
FA Guide to the Futsal Laws of the Game
- Who is The FA Futsal Laws of the Game Module for?
- Will I receive a certificate?
- Will this qualify me to referee futsal matches?
- My child who is under 18 wants to complete the FA Futsal Laws of the Game Module; how do I create a FAN for them or link their FAN to my FAN?
- I am under 18 years old and have a FAN, how do I access the FA Futsal Laws of the Game course?
Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and Carers
- What is the Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and Carers course?
- What are the course pre-requisites?
- How long does the Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and Carers course take?
- How do I know if I have a FAN or how do I create a FAN?
- What topics are covered in the Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and Carers course?
Safeguarding Adults Course
General Safeguarding Education FAQs
- I’m going to be a Club/League Welfare Officer and I need to complete Safeguarding Children training before I take my Welfare Officer Course. What should I do?
- Can I renew my Safeguarding qualification by completing The FA Safeguarding For All course?
- Will I receive a hard copy or digital certificate for The FA's safeguarding courses?
- I have completed a Safeguarding qualification however it is not an FA qualification. Can this be added to my FAN record?
- I have completed The FA's under 16 Introduction to Safeguarding Children training; can I complete the Safeguarding Children Re-certification?