Safe Hands Policy

The ECB and GCB are firmly and enthusiastically committed to ensuring that cricket provides a safe, friendly and enjoyable experience for all children. Safeguarding in Cricket is based upon the concept of providing an enjoyable cricket environment that is tailored to the needs and requirements of children.

The Safeguarding Policy is not just to protect children in cricket, it is to introduce good practice, raise awareness and provide piece of mind.

ECB has produced Safe Hands - Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children which can be downloaded from ecb.co.uk.

This Safeguarding and Child Protection section contains full details of that Policy and other relevant documentation - plus advice and information on Vetting Checks (more commonly known as Criminal Records Bureau checks).

What does my club need to do?

Safeguarding and Child Protection will not be implemented overnight. It is a long-term process. It is the responsibility of the whole club to implement the appropriate Safeguarding policies and procedures.

Club Welfare Officers

• A club must nominate a Club Welfare Officer who will advise and ensure that Safeguarding is being adhered to in the Club
• The Club Welfare Officer must attend a ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’ workshop accredited by Sportscoach UK (3 hours)
• The Club Welfare Officer must have a CRB Check
• The Club Welfare Officer must attend the NSPCC ‘Time to Listen’ course (3 hours) advising on the role, requirements and responsibilities of child protection in Clubs.