10 Jul 13
Brook Cricket Club
Pirrie Hall, Haslemere Road, Brook GU8 5UJ
www.brookcricketclub.co.uk
CHILD SAFEGUARDING - PHOTOGRAPHY AND
VIDEO CAMERA POLICY
Introduction:
Brook CC is keen to promote the use of positive images of children
playing cricket. It is not preventing the use of photographic or videoing
equipment. But, will ensure that appropriate and proportionate safeguards
are put in place to ensure a safe sporting environment for children and
young people.
There may be other reasons why individuals may not wish their child’s
photograph to be taken by someone they do not know personally, for example
estranged parents looking to gain access to a child.
(*The word "children" should be taken to mean all persons under the age
of 18yrs")
Potential risks to consider:
1. The inappropriate use, adaptation or copying of images for use on
child abuse websites on the internet (often referred to as pornography
sites);
2. The identification of children when a photograph is accompanied by
significant personal information that will assist a third party in
identifying the child. This can lead, and had led to children being
"groomed"; and
3. The identification and locating of children in inappropriate
circumstances which include: (i) where a child has been removed from his/her
family for their own safety; (ii) where restrictions on contact with one
parent following a parental separation exist e.g. in domestic violence
cases; (iii) in situations where a child may be a witness in criminal
proceedings; or (iv) other child protection concerns.
The majority of images taken are appropriate and taken in good faith.
Brook CC has adopted the following ECB principals on photographs and film
footage of Children in order to ensure the safety of children in Cricket:-
Common sense considerations to ensure everyone’s safety:
1. Photographs/images are not be taken at matches or training without the
prior permission of the parents/carers of the children. This permission can
be given by proxy by the coach of each team only after parental consent for
this has been granted. The coach must arrange this prior to attending
matches.
2. The children should be informed that a person will be taking
photographs
3. The children should be informed that if they have concerns they can
report these to the coach or team manager.
4. Concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography should be
reported to the Club Welfare Officer and recorded in the same manner
5. It is recommended that at Cricket tournaments/ festivals/ events /competitions a camera registration book is set up for parents to
complete.
Common sense considerations of use of images of children (for example on
the web, in the media or in league handbooks)
Ask for parental permission to
use their child’s image and wherever possible show the image to the parents
and child in advance. This ensures that they are aware of the way the image
will be used to represent Cricket and Brook CC.
Ask for the child’s permission to use their image. This ensures that
they are aware of the way the image will be used to represent Cricket and
Brook CC.
If the Cricketer is named, avoid using their photograph
If the photograph is used, avoid naming the child
Don’t use player profiles with pictures and detailed personal
information on websites
Don’t use an image for something other than that what it was initially
intended and agreed
Don’t allow images to be recorded in changing rooms, showers or
toilets-this includes the use of mobile phones that record images.
Focus on the activity rather than the individual
Only use images of children in appropriate kit (training or
competition), to reduce the risk of inappropriate use, and to provide
positive images of the children
Aim to take pictures which represent the broad range of youngsters
participating safely in Cricket e.g. boys and girls, disabled people, ethnic
minority communities; and
Encourage the reporting of inappropriate use of images of children to
the County Welfare Officer and or the ECB Child Protection Team
Remember:
1. Its not an offence to take appropriate photographs in a public place
even if asked not to do so;
2. No one has the right to decide who can and cannot take images on
public land;
3. If you have serious concerns about a possible child protection issue
relating to the recording of images then call the police, this action should
only be taken where you believe that someone may be acting unlawfully or
putting a child at risk;
4. The land or facility owner can decide whether or not photography and
or videoing at cricket activities will be permitted when carried out on
private land. However, you need to make this known before allowing
individuals access to private property. If they do not comply then you may
request them to leave.
5.
If you are commissioning
professional photographers or inviting the press to cover a Cricket activity
ensure you and they are clear about each other’s expectations.
Best practice to plan ahead and communicate early on :
Provide a clear brief about
what is considered appropriate in terms of content and behaviour;
Inform them of Brook CC’s commitment to safeguarding children and young
people and establish who will hold the recorded images and what they intend
to do with them.
Issue the professional photographer with identification, which must be
worn at all times;
Inform participants and parents or carers prior to the event that a
professional photographer will be in attendance and ensure you have
established that no under 18’s will be compromised due to child protection
concerns if their image is taken- remember this can be done by using the
annual consent form at the start of the season.
Public Information:
The specific details concerning photographic, video and filming equipment
registration should, where possible be published predominantly in event
programmes and announced over the public address systems prior to the start
of the event. The recommended wording is:
"In line with recommendations of Brook CC’s Child Protection Policy, the
promoters of this event request that any person wishing to engage in video,
zoom or close range photography should register their details with staff at
the event organisers desk before carrying out such photography. The promoter
reserves the right of entry and reserves the right to decline entry to any
person unable to meet or abide by the event organiser’s conditions."
Parents and other spectators intending to photograph or video at an event
will be asked to complete a self-declaration form.
Using Video as a coaching aid:
6. There is no intention on the part of Brook CC to prevent Club Coaches
using video equipment as a legitimate coaching aid. However, Players and
Parents/Carers should be aware that this is part of the Coaching Programme
and care should be taken in the storing of such films.
The Parents/Carers and children must provide written consent for the use
of photography and video analysis.
To report potentially unlawful materials on the Internet please contact:
The Internet Watch Foundation:
Email: report@iwf.org.uk
Telephone: 08456 008844
Fax the hotline: 01223 235921
www.ifw.org.uk
Acknowledgements
Brook CC is very grateful for the valuable assistance of the following:
The above policy has been
developed from ‘ ECB Guidance on Photography and Video Camera Guidelines
from the Club "Safe Hands" Crickets Policy for Safeguarding Children
The FA.Com Celebrating
Football through Photographs and Video "Child Protection Policy, Procedures
and Implementation Guidance for Grassroots Football")