The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme. It is the Football Association's Kite mark of quality and the scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League.
Leighton Town Youth has held its charter since 2005 and as such have met the following standards as set out by the FA: - A written constitution - FA CRB checked volunteers - All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course - Commitment to attend in-service training - Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct - Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s - Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all
In 2007 we were awarded Development status on the baisis of our Development Plan which has helped us to now regularly run in excess of 14 teams, both boys and girls, and boast a number of FA Level 2 & Level 3 coaches.
