03/10/2026
Keep Up The Convo…
PlaySafe Weekend is upon us and will once again bring together clubs, coaches, parents, and volunteers across the country with a single focus: making football a safer, more supportive environment for young players.
This year, Play Safe is asking every adult in football to Keep Up The Convo with children and young people – not just over Play Safe Weekend, but throughout the season.
Safeguarding isn’t only about knowing what to do when something’s wrong. It’s also about creating regular opportunities for children and young people to share what matters to them – and showing them their views are heard and taken seriously.
🏟On the pitch.
⚽️On the sidelines.
🚙On the way home.
👋At pick-up and drop-off.
Everyday moments are opportunities to Keep Up The Convo.
Keep it light. Start with fun and easy topics.
Keep it open. Ask open questions and give them space to share.
Keep it active. Reflect, repeat, respond. Show you’re really listening.
The small talk before, during and after football is bigger than you think. Give children opportunities to share, really listen, and respond to what they tell you. That’s how we show them their views matter.
Every child has a voice. Children communicate in different ways. These activities can be adapted so everyone can take part in the way that works for them – whether that’s talking, pointing, choosing, moving, drawing, signing or using symbols or communication aids.
Give children time and different ways to share. Focus on what they’re communicating, not how they communicate it.
Any concerns always report them as soon as you can! You can report anything that concerns you to our welfare team at
[email protected]
Shropshire Football Association
Shropshire Girls Football League
Shropshire Junior Football League
