Plan for 2020/21 season
Debs is planning on continuing in this role. However, this does not stop anyone else from putting themselves forward for the role. If more than 1 person is interested, and we are not able to split the role between them, then we will have a vote at the AGM and the person with the most votes will take on the role.

If interested in this role, please email the Chairperson stating the role that you are interested in carrying out

Section
Player Welfare

Role Purpose

Strategic development of the club's Additional Needs (AN) provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising AN player achievement
Put provision in place to ensure that progress of players with AN improves relative to those without AN.
Work with external agencies where necessary to ensure that the club carries out its responsibilities regarding all players with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or AN (where appropriate).
Support all coaches in understanding the needs of AN players.
Support club developments of AN provision.
Monitor progress towards targets for players with AN

What sort of tasks are involved?

Liaise with coaches, parents, schools, external agencies and other clubs to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.
Coaching and Developing
Support the identification of and disseminate the most effective coaching approaches for individual players with AN.

Work with coaches to develop effective ways of bridging barriers to developing through:

assessment of needs
monitoring of coaching quality and player achievement
target setting

Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to inform practice.
Undertake day-to-day co-ordination of AN players' provisions through close liaison with coaches, parents, schools and external agencies.
Work with the committee and coaches to ensure all players development is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of players.
Leading and managing
Provide guidance to coaches to secure good coaching for AN players, through both written guidance and meetings.
Advise on and contribute to the professional development of coaches.
Provide regular information to the Club Chair and committee on the evaluation of AN provision
Exercise a key role in assisting the Club Chair and committee with the strategic development of AN policy / provision

How much time will I have to give to the role?
The time taken by this role will vary depending on the number of AN players within the club. On average it will probably be less than 1 hour per week, however some weeks will be more than others

Other information about the role

Advise the Club Chair and committee of priorities for deployment of coaches and utilise resources with maximum efficiency.
Maintain and develop resources, co-ordinate their deployment and monitor their effectiveness in meeting the objectives of club policies.
Work with schools and external agencies to maximise resources made available

Certifications Required

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Attend the FA Safeguarding Children and Welfare Officer Workshops