Effective Date: 28/01/2026
Last Reviewed: 28/01/2026

At NextplAi Ltd, safeguarding children is our highest priority. NextplAi Coach provides online-only football coaching advice and guidance for children, and we are committed to ensuring that all children who participate in our services are safe, respected, and supported.

1. Scope

This Safeguarding Statement applies to all NextplAi Coach services, including:

• Video analysis and feedback

• Home training support

• Position-specific guidance

• Physical preparation and recovery advice

• Parent & guardian support

• Coach’s Choice services

All services are online and advisory. No in-person coaching, supervision, or live training sessions are provided.

2. Responsibility

• Parents and guardians remain fully responsible for supervising all training activities and ensuring a safe environment.

• NextplAi coaches and administrators provide feedback and guidance only, and are not responsible for physical supervision or safety during training.

• All decisions about applying guidance, exercises, or skill development rest with the parent or supervising adult.

3. Staff Standards and Checks

• All members of our coaching and administrative team undergo appropriate safeguarding training.

• Coaches who provide feedback have relevant DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or equivalent screening.

• Staff are trained to handle all video content and communications securely and appropriately.

4. Video Handling

NextplAi Coach handles videos with strict care:

• Videos are viewed only by the assigned coach and NextplAi administrators responsible for delivery.

• Videos are never shared publicly, with third parties, or used for marketing without explicit consent.

• Videos and associated correspondence are permanently deleted no later than 14 days after feedback delivery.

• All feedback emails and attachments are confidential and intended solely for the user and supervising adult.

5. Reporting Concerns

If you have any safeguarding concerns regarding NextplAi Coach services, please contact us immediately at:

Email: sean@nextplai.co.uk

You may also contact external child protection authorities, including:

• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 – www.nspcc.org.uk

• Local child protection services (via your local council)

We take all concerns seriously and will respond promptly.

6. Commitment to Safe Practices

NextplAi Ltd is committed to:

• Regularly reviewing safeguarding practices at least annually

• Ensuring all staff maintain appropriate standards of behaviour and security

• Providing clear guidance to parents on safe use of online services

• Maintaining transparency about how videos and personal data are used

7. Parent Guidance

• Always supervise your child during training activities.

• Ensure the environment, equipment, and exercises are safe and age-appropriate.

• Use the guidance provided responsibly and according to your child’s ability.

8. Policy Review

This statement will be reviewed and updated at least once per year or whenever there is a change in law, guidance, or NextplAi services.