Everton Football Club has introduced a new policy to protect the safety of our junior supporters.
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2010/11/08/new-safeguarding-policy
It has come to the attention of the Club that a small amount of young children are entering the stadium unaccompanied by an adult for the duration of the match or for the hour preceding kick off.
This issue was brought to light by the matchday stewards who are employed for the safety of the crowd.
From 10 November all children of 11 years of age and under attending a fixture at Goodison Park must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Club also suggests that all other junior ticket holders are accompanied to matches by a responsible adult.
This policy has been introduced purely as a duty of care to our younger fans in the event of a stadium evacuation or a serious incident.
Adam Green, Everton’s Head of Safeguarding, said: “In order to maintain the safety of young patrons, we insist that any person 11 years of age or under be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.”
Everton is committed to the on-going training of all its 500 matchday stewards to help ensure that children and vulnerable adults who enjoy visiting Goodison Park on a regular basis are safeguarded.
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