This weekend, English football will once again come together to champion safeguarding across the game as part of the Play Safe Weekend, taking place on 27-28 September 2025.
Plymouth Argyle are right behind Play Safe, which is endorsed by the NSPCC and supported across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays WSL2, National League and across the grassroots game.
This year’s theme – ‘Small Talk is Bigger Than You Think’ – focuses on giving young people a voice. It’s a call to action for every adult in football to create open conversations, ask questions, and actively listen to children.
Sue Ravenlaw, the FA's Head of Safeguarding, said: “Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and this year’s FA Play Safe campaign is all about encouraging adults in football to actively listen to children — to notice the small things, ask questions, and create a safe space for open conversations. We want every club, league and individual involved in the game to feel confident in their role and proud of the part they play in keeping football safe, fun and inclusive for all.
"We’re excited to see the football community come together once again to show their support and commitment across our Play Safe weekend and beyond. We also hope to see many more parents and carers completing our free online awareness training, which is designed to provide greater insight into this important area of our game.”
Click here to learn more about Play Safe 2025.
If you have a safeguarding concern, or would like some advice, the person to contact at Argyle is Rhiannon Foote, the club’s Designated Safeguarding Officer, at safeguarding@pafc.co.uk
