FA Charter Status

We are very proud to hold The FA Development Standard Status.

The scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for clubs working with young people. As a benchmark for quality, it will improve the playing experience for all. The Development status is the next level up from the basic charter standard.

The FA Development Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme.

The project is aimed at boys and girls under sixteen years old and will help children and parents find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.

FA Development Club

 

Criteria

The FA, in conjunction with various bodies, has drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard:

• A written constitution
• Self-certified screening of managers, coaches and officials
• All managers to have minimum of FA Junior Team Managers Award
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
• Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10's
• Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all

Benefits

Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to a range of benefits:

• Use of Charter Standard Crest
• Exclusive Regional Workshops
• Access to Child Protection Training
• Kit and Equipment Grants
• National and Regional Awards
• Subsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses
• Certificates
• Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
• First Aid Kit

31/03/07 - Devon FA Presents Charter Development Standard to Club

Dave Keast presents The FA Charter Development standard to Dave Graham, Youth Chairman, accompanied by players from the Under 10's, Under 11's, Under 16's and Under 18's

 

07/07/06 - Devon FA Present Charter Standard to Club

The coaching team with Chris Davey & Dave Keast from The Devon FA Picture courtesy of Keith Stone

Dave Keast and Chris Davey from The Devon FA visited us to award the club its FA Charter Standard. Both Chris and Dave were also kind enough to attend the under 11`s signing on night to say a few words and give the players some gifts.