Allscott Cricket Club

Allscott CC Welfare Policies
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Allscott Cricket club – Safeguarding Policy Statement

 

ALLSCOTT Cricket Club (The Club) is committed to ensuring that all children(*) participating in cricket have a safe and positive experience.

 

(*The word “Children” should be taken to mean all persons under the age of 18.)

 

We will do this by:

 

1. Recognising that all Children participating in cricket(regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability) have a right to have fun and be protected from harm in a safe environment.
2. Ensuring that individuals working within cricket at or for our club provide a safe, positive and fun cricketing experience for children.
3. Adopting and implementing the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children” and any future versions of the policy.
4. Appointing a Club Welfare officer and ensuring that they attend all current and future training modules required by the ECB & the NSPCC, so that they have the necessary skills to be able to undertake their role effectively.
5. Ensuring that all people who work in cricket at or for our club, (such as Staff, Officials, Volunteers, Team Managers, Coaches etc) understand that the Safe Hands Policy applies to them according to their level of contact with children in cricket.
6. Ensuring that all individuals working within cricket at or for our club are recruited and appointed in accordance with ECB guidelines and are provided with support through education and training so that they are aware of and can adhere to good practice and code of conduct guidelines defined by both the ECB, and by the club.
7. Ensuring that the name & contact details for The Club Welfare Officer is available – as the first point of contact for parents, children & volunteers / staff within the club,

                    As a local source of procedural advice for the club, its committee & its

                    Members,

                    The main point of contact within the club for the ECB County Welfare

                    Officer and the ECB Child Protection Team, and

                    As the main point of contact within the club for relevant external agencies in

                    connection with child welfare,

8. Ensuring that correct and comprehensive reporting procedures exist for raising

and managing safeguarding and child protection concerns.  Such procedures recognising the responsibility of the statutory agencies and in accordance with pre defined safeguarding and child protection procedures as defined by the ECB, Statutory Agencies and local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) guidelines and policies.

9. Providing everyone connected with the club (including parents, children and volunteers) with the opportunity to voice any concerns which they have (about possible suspected child abuse, and/or about poor practice) to the Club Welfare Officer.
10. Ensure that all suspicions, concerns and allegations are taken seriously and dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

Ensuring that access to confidential information relating to child welfare matters is restricted to the Club Welfare Officer and the appropriate external authorities as specified within ECB Safeguarding and Child protection procedures.

 

                                                                     

 

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Code of Conduct for Cricket Club Members and Guests

All Members and Guests of ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB will:

 

·   Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket

 

·   Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief

 

·   Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed

 

·   Display high standards of behaviour

 

·   Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play

 

·   Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them, respecting the decisions of match officials

 

·   Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials

 

·   Recognise good performance not just match results

 

·   Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of performance

 

·   Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual

 

·   Respect Young People’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket

 

·   Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young People in the Club.

 

·   Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club

 

·   Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued

 

·   Report any concerns in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB

 

·   In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:

 

·   Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance

 

·   Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage an open environment)

 

·   Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket

 

·   Know and understand the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’

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Code of Conduct / set of rules for Young People

 

 

 ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members.

 

ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents/carers or guardians associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.

 

Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the Club with BILL DAVIES, CLUB WELFARE OFFICER, OR PETE THORNTON,DEPUTY CLUB WELFARE OFFICER.

 

As a member of ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB you are expected to abide by the following junior code of conduct:

 

·   All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.

·   All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

·   Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

·   Members must wear suitable kit –– for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

·   Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.

·   Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.

·   Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

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ALLSCOTT C.C.ANTI BULLYING POLICY

 

1. Report bullying incidents to the Club

Welfare Officer

2. In cases of serious bullying, the

incidents will be reported to the ECB

Child Protection Team for advice via the

County Welfare Officer

3. Parents should be informed and will be

asked to come in to a meeting to discuss

the problem

4. If necessary and appropriate, police will

be consulted

5. The bullying behaviour or threats of

bullying must be investigated and the

bullying stopped quickly

6. An attempt will be made to help the bully

(bullies) change their behaviour

In cases of adults reported to be bullying

cricketers under 18, the ECB must always

be informed and will advise on action to be
taken.

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB

CLUB CHANGING POLICY

 

 

For players under the age of 18 playing in adult teams, the following policy applies:

 

1. Young Players uncomfortable with changing or showering with adults are under no obligation to do so and are advised to change and shower at home.
2. Parental consent must be given if Young Players are to share changing facilities with adults.
3. If Young Players are sharing changing facilities with adults, parents have the option to supervise them whilst they are changing.  The club will make reasonable efforts to arrange this.
4. Mobile phones will not be used in the changing rooms.

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB

 

 

 

 

  TRANSPORT TO AWAY FIXTURES POLICY

 

Allscott Cricket Club recommends that parents/legal guardians of children transport their own child to all away fixtures, and to training/ coaching sessions.  Where this is not possible, Allscott Cricket Club will follow the guidelines.

 

It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to transport their children to the pick up point (usually the Cricket Club).

1. Parents/legal guardians will be given the expected times of departure from the pick up point,  and the expected time of arrival back at this point as soon as it is known.
2. Drivers should not be alone with a young person in the car at any time.
3. Drivers are expected to ensure that their cars are roadworthy, and that they have all the relevant documentsrequired by law for their vehicle.
4. Seat belts will be worn at all times. 

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB
 

PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS/RECORDED IMAGES

 

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Allscott cricket club recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all Young People in Cricket.  As part of this commitment we will not permit photographs, video images or other images of Young People to be taken or used without the consent of the Parent/Guardian and the Young Player.

Allscott Cricket Club follow the guidance issued in “Safe Hands-Welfare of Young People in Cricket” on the use of images of Young People.  Allscott Cricket Club will take steps to ensure that these images are used solely for the purpose they are intended, which is the promotion and celebration of cricketing activities.

 

If photographs e.g. team or action shots, are submitted to the Press or published on the Allscott Cricket Club website or in our handbook, individuals will not ordinarily be identified.  Where a child or young person is identified it will only be with the explicit consent of parents/guardians.

 

Please note:  Allscott Cricket Club understands that there are circumstances under which a parent would not wish their child to be photographed.  Whilst Allscott Cricket Club will do all that it can to ensure the safety of children during photographed events, if a child partakes in an activity  and is by the nature of the activity inadvertently photographed or filmed, Allscott cannot be held responsible.

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB: MISSING CHILD POLICY

 

• Ensure the other children in your care

are looked after appropriately while

you organise a search for the child

concerned.

• Inform the child’s parents if they are present

at the event, or nominate an appropriate

person to telephone them and advise

them of the concern. Reassure them you

are doing all you can to locate their child.

Remember that the child may contact the

parents directly so this is very important.

• Organise all available responsible adults

by areas to be searched. It is best to

take a short time to organise the search

properly so that all places are searched

fully.

• Search the area in which the child has

gone missing including changing rooms,

toilets, public and private areas and the

club grounds.

• Request all those searching report back

to a nominated adult at a specific point.

• This nominated person should remain at

this specific reference point and must be

making a note of the events, including

detailing a physical description of the child

including approx. height, build, hair and

eye colour as well as clothing the child

was wearing and where / when they were

last seen, as this will be required by the

police. If the search is unsuccessful you

should then report the concern to the

police

• A report should go to the police no

later than 20 minutes after the child’s

disappearance is noted, even if the search

is not complete.

• If the police recommend further action

before they get involved, follow their

guidance.

• If the police act upon the concern always

be guided by them in any further actions

to take.

• At any stage when the child is located,

ensure you inform all adults involved

including the parents, searchers and

police if they are by then involved.

• All missing child incidents MUST BE

notified at the very earliest opportunity

to the Club WO, who must immediately

notify the County WO, and they must then

notify the ECB CPT.

 

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB

POLICY FOR CHILDREN PLAYING IN ADULT MATCHES

Allscott Cricket Club has adopted the guidance from the ECB covering the participation of young cricketers playing in adult matches. We recognise that we have a duty of care towards all young players who are representing our club, and we will not place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to him/her.

In addition we will ensure that all players under 18yrs will wear a helmet with a faceguard when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket. Also when acting as a runner, a helmet will be worn by the young player.

Our umpires and captains will enforce the ECB fielding regulations regarding young players, and umpires and opposing captains will be notified of all players in our team who are in the under 19 age group or younger, even if the player is not a fast bowler. Any player in the under 13 age group will have written permission from a parent/carer before playing in adult matches. The captain of the team which includes any under 13 aged players, will take responsibility for the player whenever a parent/carer is not present at the match.

All age groups are based on the age of the player at midnight on 31st August in the year preceding the current season. 
  

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB

MANAGING CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE CLUB

Allscott cricket club will follow the ECB guidelines on managing children away from the club.
Allscott 1stXI have a team manager who will assume all responsibilities for any young player in his team. In the team manager’s absence, the captain will assume his responsibilities.
Allscott 2ndXI do not have a team manager, and therefore the captain will assume all responsibilities for any young player in his team.

The responsibilities for the team manager and captains will include:

1. Inform parents of dates and times of matches, including times of departure and estimated time of return.
2. The venue of the match
3. Meeting points
4. Name and contact details of the manager/captain for the match.
5. Kit/equipment requirements
6. Cost of match fee.
7. Name and contact number of the person acting as the ‘Club home contact.’
8. Arrangements for food and drink. N.B. Normally teas provided by the home club.
9. Will have with them a written copy of the emergency contact details and medical information for any young player in the team.

 

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ALLSCOTT CRICKET CLUB

 

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION OF VOLUNTEERS

WORKING WITH CHILDREN 

 

 

1. PLANNING

Draw up a profile of the role.

Decide on skills and experience required for the role.

 

2. APPLICATION FORMS

To collect information on the applicant

Identity documents will be required to prove identity.

 

3. Meeting/interview

At least 2 members of the cricket committee to be present

Establish previous experience of working with children

 

4. REFERENCES

2 references required from people not related to the applicant. Preferably one from their work and one that demonstrates previous experience in working with children in a cricket environment.

 

5. CRB CHECKS

Will be required in all cases.

 

6. RECRUITMENT DECISIONS

Will be based on all of above.

 

7. POST RECRUITMENT

All qualifications will be substantiated.

New volunteers will be made aware of all club policies and codes of conduct.

Volunteers will be supported by the cricket committee and coaches.