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Awareness and Procedures for all adults involved in cricket for children and young people.
Aims -
To raise the awareness of coaches, parents and club members of the need for child protection. -
To confirm the responsibilities of coaches, parents and club members in identifying and reporting possible cases of abuse. -
To provide a systematic means of monitoring children thought to be at risk. -
To emphasise the need for good levels of communication between all club members. -
To develop a structured internal procedure to be followed by all members of the club in cases of suspected abuse. -
To promote understanding and build relationships with other agencies in order to work together more effectively. -
To support the child�s development in ways which will foster security, confidence and independence.
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Procedures
What is Child Abuse?
Term used to describe ways in which children are harmed, usually by adults they know and trust.
Forms of Abuse? -
physical -
sexual -
neglect -
emotional
How to respond?
A cricket coach is not responsible for determining whether abuse has taken place.
A coach is responsible for protecting the child. Reporting such matters or concerns should not be delayed � see list of contacts.
Listening to the Child
DO -
keep calm, reassure child -
listen carefully -
emphasise that claims are being taken seriously -
be honest, explain you may need to involve somebody else -
take accurate, factual notes -
report to a designated person in the club or contact list
DON�T
Good Practice -
always be in a publicly open place when working with children -
when offering help with manual support, only within ECB guidelines -
where possible, Parents should take responsibility in changing rooms -
encourage an open environment - NO SECRETS
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ECB Coaches - Code of Conduct
Rights � Cricket Coaches must respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate in the game.
Relationships � Cricket Coaches must develop a relationship with players (and others) based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect.
Responsibilities � personal standards � Cricket Coaches must demonstrate proper behaviour and conduct at all times. Responsibilities � professional standards � To maximize the benefits and minimize the risks to players, coaches must attain a high level of competence through appropriate qualifications and a commitment to ongoing training that ensures safe and correct practice.
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Equity in Sport
Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.
The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.
The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.
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Contacts
Police Unit with responsibility for Child Protection
Family & Child Protection Unit
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
Heavitree Road
Exeter
EX1 2LR
01392 � 451599
Nearest Police Station with responsibility for general enquiries
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
Station Road
Cullompton
EX15 1AH
0990 - 777444
Social Services department with Child Protection responsibility
Help Desk, Mid Devon Social Services
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton
EX16 6LB
01392 - 384157 Emergency: 01392 - 438811
ECB Welfare Case Officer
Rebecca Ledingham
England & Wales Cricket Board
Lord's Cricket Ground
London
NW8 8QZ
0207 432 1174
Stuart Priscott (replaces Matt Evans January 2002)
East Devon District Council
Knowle
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8HL
01395 - 517470
Childline UK 0800 1111 (24 hour)
NSPCC 0800 800 (24 hour) 27.05.2000
1st Revision 15.02.2001
2nd Revision 19.12.2001
3rd Revision 03.01.2003 Top of page | 
