This weekend we're supporting Play Safe, the ongoing nationwide campaign led by The FA to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding in football.
In partnership with the NSPCC, this year’s campaign focuses on the safeguarding role that everyone can play – coaches, players, parents/carers, spectators, or volunteers – to keep children safe.
Our Football Plus programme uses regular grassroots football activities delivered by Arsenal in the Community coaches as a platform to raise awareness of important social issues while providing playing opportunities for children and young people.
This weekend, all Football Plus teams playing in competitive fixtures will wear ‘Play Safe’ captains’ armbands, and coaches will be wearing pin badges in support of the campaign.