Soccer Kids were one of the first football schools in the UK to introduce codes of practice for players, parents, and coaches, plus a screening process for staff (in accordance with the Children's Act guidelines), individual personal accident cover, and strict discipline regulations in respect of racism and equality (boys and girls).

GENERAL
Your parents/guardians/school teachers have been instructed to update the coach on your general behaviour and standard of work both at home and at school. If misbehaving at home or not trying hard at school, then the coach may dismiss you from football training. Remember: School First and Football Training Second - that includes any football homework!If you have any problems then speak to the coach - he is there to help you

PARENTS

WORKING TOGETHER
In addition to helping young players to enhance their football skills, Soccer Kids also work closely with parents/guardians/teachers to improve all round general behaviour and schoolwork - but always Schoolwork First - Football Training Second.

If bad behaviour off the field - it leads to bad behaviour on the field. Please support us in this task by informing the senior coach of any bad behaviour, school problems, etc.

Soccer Kids, from time to time, will issue homework (exercises) to children (over 7 years only) in order to improve their individual techniques - BUT only allow them to do this homework after their school homework has been completed. There are no penalties for not completing football homework! Our aim is to provide the facilities and a safe controlled environment for young children to enjoy active participation in football, as well as trying to improve their individual skills through a structured learning process. You can help us to achieve this objective by following our simple rules:

• DO'S
  
• Encourage and support their efforts - give praise and create enthusiasm
  
• Help the children to understand the rules
  
• Encourage homework/practice - but only after schoolwork has been completed
  
• Assess effort - not the score
  
• Work with Soccer Kids - not against them

• DON'TS
  
• Parents/Guardians can be the worst spectators
  
• Use sarcasm, bad language, or aggression - it creates anxiety and even young children lose self-confidence
  
• Asses players by their ability - they all develop at different rates
  
• Criticise other players
  
• Shout from the sidelines - there can only be one coach
  
• Criticise bad play - young players learn by their mistakes
  
  Concentrate on the score - concentrate on them doing their best
  
  PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
  Where some organisations ban the taking of photos and videos, SK fully appreciate the historic benefit of having such records of your child growing up, so we have adopted the following policy:
  * Any person wishing to photo/video a SK training Session must initially seek the approval of the coach in charge of the group, and then ask the approval of any watching parents within the respective vicinity - AND - such photos/videos MUST only be used for private purpose, not for sale or any other commercial purpose.
  * If a parent has any strong objections to their child being photographed/videod at a SK session, then you must inform the senior coach where the relevent details will be placed in the appropriate register.
  
  Please read the Code of Practice for Players and fully explain it to your child

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE
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