Wollaston Cricket Club – Safeguarding Children Policy

1. Our Commitment

At Wollaston Cricket Club, the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our game is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where every young player can enjoy cricket, develop their skills, and thrive.

A child or young person means anyone under the age of 18. This policy applies to all activities involving children at our club, whether training, matches, social events, or trips.

We fully support and follow the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) Safeguarding Children Policy and are committed to meeting our responsibilities under it.

2. Our Core Principles

We follow and reflect the ECB’s principles, which guide all of our safeguarding activity:

- The welfare of the child is always the most important consideration.
- Every child, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, has the right to enjoy cricket in a safe environment and be protected from harm.
- All concerns, suspicions or allegations of poor practice or abuse will be taken seriously and dealt with promptly and appropriately.
- We work in partnership with children and young people, parents/carers, and external agencies to promote and safeguard children’s welfare.
- Everyone at the club – including players, coaches, volunteers, and parents – has a shared responsibility to safeguard children.

3. Creating a Safe Cricket Environment

Wollaston Cricket Club recognises that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, not just that of coaches or officials. We aim to create a safe, positive environment where children are:

- Listened to and respected.
- Protected from any form of abuse – including physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect.
- Free from bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

We expect all adults working with children at the club, in any capacity, to behave responsibly, follow our safeguarding procedures, and lead by example.

4. Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safer recruitment practices when bringing new people into the club to work with children. This includes:

- Clearly defining roles and responsibilities.
- Meeting applicants and checking their suitability.
- Taking up two references where relevant.
- Verifying identity and qualifications.
- Ensuring all eligible roles have an Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List check, in line with ECB guidelines.

We require anyone working regularly with children – including coaches, team managers, and volunteers – to complete all required safeguarding training and keep their checks up to date.

If there are any doubts about the suitability of an individual already involved with the club or wishing to join, we will seek advice from the ECB Safeguarding Team and follow their guidance.

5. Ongoing Responsibility

Safeguarding isn’t a one-time task. At Wollaston Cricket Club, we:

- Make safeguarding an ongoing priority in everything we do.
- Review our policies and practices regularly.
- Provide training, support, and guidance for those working with young people.
- Promote a culture where concerns can be raised and addressed without fear.

If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare, please contact our Club Safeguarding Officer [Insert Name & Contact Info].

Together, we can ensure that cricket at Wollaston remains safe, inclusive, and fun for everyone.

Wollaston Cricket Club – Photography and Video Policy

At Wollaston Cricket Club, we occasionally use photographs and videos to celebrate achievements, promote the club, and support coaching. This may include images on our official website, social media pages, or in local press coverage. Video footage may also be used for training and development purposes.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all young people in our care and follow the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and wider safeguarding guidance relating to the appropriate use of images and recordings.

You can find further best practice advice here:
 ECB Safeguarding Guidance: https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/policies/safeguarding

Our Commitments

Wollaston Cricket Club will:

1. Share ECB guidance on the use of images and video with all parents, carers, and members upon joining the club.
2. Obtain written parental or carer consent annually for any child whose image may be used in the public domain (e.g. website, Facebook page, match reports, or press).
3. Ensure that no images of children under care proceedings are shared publicly under any circumstances.
4. Focus imagery on cricket activity, not individuals, where possible.
5. Ensure all individuals featured are appropriately dressed for cricket activity.
6. Aim to reflect the diversity of our membership, including boys, girls, players with disabilities, and players from all backgrounds.

What We Will Not Do

Wollaston Cricket Club will not:

1. Publish images alongside the full name(s) of the children pictured unless we have explicit written permission and have informed parents of the specific use.
2. Post player profiles with photographs and detailed personal information on any public platform.
3. Use any image for a different purpose than originally agreed.
4. Allow photography or video recording in changing rooms, showers, or toilets—this includes mobile phone use that captures images.

Contact

If you have concerns or questions about the use of photography or video at Wollaston Cricket Club, please contact our Club Safeguarding Officer [Insert Name & Contact Info].

 

 

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