The Football Association, through its Charter Standard scheme, seeks to establish, reward and encourage good practice at grass roots levels so that parents and children can demand a minimum standard of provision from schools, clubs and holiday courses.
The F.A.'s Football Development Team works with County Associations, leagues, clubs and schools all round the country to award Charter Standards to deserving recipients.
The Charter Standard for Schools was launched in October 1999 by Kevin Keegan and Michael Owen as th first stage of the programme. The second, the Charter Standard for Clubs, was launched on 1 February 2001 by Harry and Jamie Redknapp. The third stage is the Charter Standard for Holiday Courses.
The Charter Standard, part of the on-going Charter for Quality scheme, aims to:
· Providing a nationally recognised quality control 'kitemark'
· Improving the quality of provision for boys and girls
· Sustaining participation for players over a longer period of time
· Raising standards

The F.A.'s Technical Director Howard Wilkinson believes The Charter Standard represents the future of youth football in England. He explained why they were so important:
"We've got to make sure that each generation is given every encouragement and opportunity to enjoy the game and gain the self-respect that comes with improving as players. At The F.A. we'll do all we can to support schools to meet these targets."

Congratulations go to Jeanette Goddard for her tireless work and it is through her efforts that the club has been awarded this prestigeous award.

Well done Jeanette.

To visit the area of the English FA website that lists clubs accredited with this award click here. Coney Hall is listed under Surrey.