Brook Cricket Club (the Club) is committed to
ensuring that all children (being those persons under the age of 18)
participating in cricket have a safe and positive experience.
The Club’s intention is to work with local schools and
colleges to promote the development of cricket with young people. For this
purpose, the Club will agree a set of principles and guidelines with each
school and college to ensure that the responsibilities and expectations of
each organisation are identified in relation to the safeguarding and
supervision of children, including appropriate insurance cover.
The Club will comply with the following guidelines:
1. Before the Club undertakes any partnership of this kind,
the Club Welfare Officers will ensure that the Club Committee has considered
all of its obligations and duties.
2. Where appropriate, the Club will adopt the relevant ECB
guidance and protocols (e.g. if the Club participates in “The PESSCL
Strategy”, “The Community Club Coaches Programme” or “A Chance to Shine”).
3. When planning and undertaking other arrangements with
local schools and colleges, the Club will first consider:
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qualifications;
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insurance;
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risk assessments (including
first aid procedures);
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avoidance of adults being alone
with children;
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supervision of children;
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changing;
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transport to any games or
facilities; and
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photographs / press coverage,
and adopt the ECB Coach Education department guidance on working in
schools.