All Clubs need to have a Club Safeguarding Officer (CSO).
We value our CSOs and want you to feel appreciated and supported in your role. Do not hesitate to contact the County Safeguarding Officer or Deputy for information and advice. The Club Safeguarding Officer will be proactive to ensure members are safeguarded, but they cannot do this alone. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
What does my club need to do?
Safeguarding children in your Club will not be implemented overnight. It is a long-term and ongoing process. It is the responsibility of the whole club to implement the appropriate Safeguarding policies and procedures.
The steps you need to take are as follows:
Your Club Safeguarding Officer will be the first point of contact for everyone within the club, the County Safeguarding Officer and the ECB for child safeguarding matters. They also will be ensuring the Club is adopting and implementing the various safeguarding activities necessary for it to demonstrate its duty of care for children.
Ideally, the club will appoint a CSO who is not a coach; it is very difficult for children to report a concern to their coach, especially if it is about them. The Club may consider appointing 2 CSOs and this is encouraged. Club Safeguarding Officers should be friendly, welcoming, professional and visible at the club. Whilst not expected to be at the club all the time, it is important children, parents, coaches and club members know who they are, how to contact them, and feel confident to contact them.
The County and Deputy County Safeguarding Officers are here to support you in your role. We are pleased to offer help and guidance; you may have an idea about good practice, have a question about possible poor practice or a concern about a child or adult protection matter – please do not hesitate to get in touch if you want any information or support.
Please note, all possible safeguarding concerns about any club members, including players and parents, should be communicated to the County Safeguarding Officer. If you read anything in the papers of relevance, please also forward to our Safeguarding team on Safeguarding@CumbriaCricket.co.ukto enable us to risk assess, and safeguard (where necessary) members of your club and other clubs.
You can view any training modules, both national and local on our Safeguarding Training page.
I am a Club Safeguarding Officer. What do I require?
You will need to complete three sets of training:
- Online ‘Safeguarding for Specialist Roles’ (1hr)
- A ‘top up’ online module – ‘Safeguarding for Committee Members and Club Safeguarding Officers’ (20mins)
- Face to face ‘Safe Hands’ workshop which is run by the local County Cricket Board (3hrs).
We are no longer able to accept work-based course in lieu of any of the above courses.
How long is it valid for?
All courses must be renewed every three years.
You can view any training modules, including those for specialist roles at both a national and local level, on our Safeguarding Training page.
