Policy on Photographic Images and Their Use

As part of the Shirley Town Football Club's commitment to ensure the safety of young people in football, we have decided to implement the FA Guidelines on Photographic images and their use (issued by the FA Child Protection Department in October 2002).

The FA believes we should not permit the taking of photographs, video usage or other images of young people to be taken or used without the written consent of the participants. In line with the FA Guidelines, Shirley Town Football Club has adopted the following procedures:

• All children must be appropriately dressed
• Photography should focus on the activity not a particular person
• Images should focus on small groups rather than individuals
• Images of a child who is under a court order should never be used
• If a young person is named then avoid using their photograph
• If a photograph is used, avoid naming the person or use their first name only, with no personal details revealed
• Use photographs representing the broad range of youngsters participating in football
• Parents/carers and young people to give their written consent
• All people taking photographic images should register with Shirley Town Football Club

All concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography should be reported to the Club Welfare Officer or Tandridge League immediately.