Club policies – Stirling County Cricket

Player code of conduct
The adults at the Club should help to make cricket safe and fun. This is your job too. This means
respecting other players and the people who are there to help you to learn. You should do this by:
· Accepting what the coach or umpires ask you to do in the rules of the game
· Being prepared and on time for training and games
· Playing to the best of your ability
· Respecting the coach,umpires and other helpers whether at home or away matches
· Never swearing at or insulting anyone, including other players
· Telling your parents or carers where you are, or if you are going to be late
· Following advice from coaches to keep you safe and injury free
· Never bullying other players either yourself or in a group
Bullying can happen between children, peers or adults and children. It means things like:
· name calling
· belittling
· giving only negative feedback
· hitting
· shoving
· stealing
· damaging belongings
· spreading rumours by verbal communication
· making threats
· sending/posting nasty messages on social media
· intentionally leaving people out
If you are worried about something, don’t keep it to yourself. Speak to an adult, committee member who you know and
trust such as a committee member,senior member,parent/carer, teacher, the Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer at the Club your
coach, a guidance teacher, doctor or school nurse.
If there isn’t anyone you feel you can talk to within the club, if you are a junior you can contact ChildLine in Scotland on 08001111 or
www.childline.org.uk,
Stirling County April 2025

WELFARE POLICY
Welfare Policy Roles and responsibility It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the welfare of all within the sport.Policy statement Stirling County Cricket Club believe that everyone involved in cricket should thrive,fare well and enjoy safety, security and protection from abuse, maltreatment or misconduct. Every individual involved in the club’s events and programs is responsible for upholding this belief.The Club also recognize that they have a responsibility to ensure the highest standard of care to all (including children)involved in cricket. The Club will support and guide the governments delivery partners and take all necessary steps to
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ensure the welfare of all (including children) involved in cricket The cricket will:accept the moral and legal responsibility to implement procedures to provide a duty of care for all people(including children) within the sport,safeguard their well-being and protect them fromabuserespect and promote the rights, wishes and feelings of people taking part in cricket including young people,disabled and/or vulnerableadultsrecruit, train and supervise its employees and volunteers to adopt best practice in all equality issues, to safeguard and protect young people from abuse, and themselves againstfalseallegationsrequire staff/volunteers to adopt and abide by the club’s Welfare Policy and Procedures, club’s Codes of Conduct and Investigatory, Grievance,Disciplinary and Appeals procedures.
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respond to any allegations appropriately and implement the appropriate disciplinary and appeals procedures.The clubs will support, guide, regulate,monitor and provide accountability. They will work with other parties to:Promote adherence to the Welfare policy through providing education,training andinformationDevelop good practice guidance in relation to recruitment, selection,training of coaches, officials andvolunteersEstablish protocols between other sports and organizations in relationtowelfarepoliciesProduce information material for those involved in cricket Aims The club will endeavor to1.ensure the highest possible standards of safety and welfare for all
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cricketers of all ages and others engaged in the clubs’ events,especially children and vulnerableadults2.embed a process of continuous improvement in its ongoing work on welfare in thesport3.work with its partners to ensure that quality assured training is offered to all staff and volunteers engaged in the club’ s events4.adopt and promote good practice in the welfare and protection ofcricketers5.demonstrate ethical standards of leadership and behavior in all its work Principles The main principles underpinning this policy are:Safety-the welfare of the cricketer will always beparamountEquality-the right of everyone involved in cricket to equitable treatment, regardless of age,sex,
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race, religion, ability, sexual orientation or social background, will be upheldResponsiveness-all allegations or suspicions of abuse or violations of a cricketer’s welfare will be taken seriously and acted upon appropriately and speedily. Those found to bespreading malicious or false allegations will be disciplined according to therelevantproceduresConsent-those with parental responsibility will be consulted if it becomes necessary to invoke the procedures that accompany ‘Cricketer Welfare’The club will work in partnership with Social Services/Work Departments,Police Child Protection Units, ACPCs ,CPCs, the CPSU, Children First an do the relevant agencies in order to ensure compliance with thispolicyFairness-the human rights of staff,coaches, athletes or volunteers facing allegations will be embodied in-disciplinary and appeals procedures
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This policy recognizes and builds on legal and statutory definitions of a child.The distinction between ages of consent, civil and criminal liability are recognized but in the pursuit of good practice in the delivery and management of cricket a child is recognized as being under the age of18 years.Adults looking after children in the absence of the person with parental responsibility have to take reasonable care in all circumstances, regardless of the age of the child.The child’s welfare is paramount.All children, whatever their age,culture, disability, gender,language,racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse.All incidents of suspicious poor practice and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
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All children have a right to participate in cricket in an enjoyable and safe climate.Young cricketers have a right to expect appropriate management, support,personal and social development with regard to their involvement in all levels of cricket.It is the responsibility of the child protection experts to determine whether or not abuse has taken place but it is everyone’s responsibility to report any concerns.Confidentiality should be upheld inline with the Data Protection Acts1984,1998 and 2018AimsThe aims of the club in relation to the’cricket Welfare’ policy are to:1.ensure the highest possible standards of safety and welfare for all cricketers of all ages and others engaged in club activities and events,especially children and vulnerable adults
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2.embed a process of continuous
improvement in its ongoing work on welfare in thesport3.work with its partners to ensure that quality assured training is offered to all staff and volunteers engaged in the club’s programs, either directly or through the appropriate agencies such as the NSPCC, the CPSU, SCUK, SportsCouncils,UKSIGoverningBodies4.adopt and promote good practice in the welfare and protection of cricketers and other cricketingpersonnel5.demonstrate ethical standards of leadership and behavior in all its work Principles The main principles underpinning this policy are:Safety-the welfare of the athlete will always beparamountEquality-the right of everyone involved in athletics to equitable
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treatment, regardless of age, sex,race, religion, ability, sexual orientation or social background, will be upheldResponsiveness-all allegations or suspicions of abuse or violations of athlete welfare will be taken seriously and acted upon appropriately and speedily. Those found to bespreading malicious or false allegations will be disciplined according to the relevantproceduresConsent-those with parental responsibility will be consulted if it becomes necessary to invoke the procedures that accompany’crickets Welfare’Compliance with the statutory system will operate within the law, including guidelines and rules set down by the CRB, CRBS and PECS and the Home Office. The club will work in partnership with Social Services/Work Departments, Police Child Protection Units, ACPCs, CPCs, the CPSU, Children First and other relevant
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agencies in order to ensure compliance with this policyFairness-the human rights of staff,coaches, athletes or volunteers facing allegations will be embodied indisciplinary and appeals procedures.This policy recognizes and builds on legal and statutory definitions of a child.The distinction between ages of consent, civil and criminal liability are recognized but in the pursuit of good practice in the delivery and management of cricket a child is recognized as being under the age of18 years.Adults looking after children in the absence of the person with parental responsibility have to take reasonable care in all circumstances, reasonable care in all circumstances, regardless of the age of the child.The child’s welfare is-paramount.All children, whatever their age,culture, disability, gender,language,racial origin, religious belief and/or

VOLUNTEERS POLICY
Volunteers must develop a relationship with cricketers and others based on openness,honesty, mutual trust and respect. Volunteers:Must not engage in behaviour that constitutes any form of abuse whether it is emotional, physical,sexual, neglect or bullying.Must avoid sexual intimacy with cricketers.Must take action if they have concerns about the treatment of a child.Should empower cricketers to be responsible for their own decisions.Should clarify the nature of the coaching.Volunteers have a personal responsibility to demonstrate proper behaviour and conduct at all times. Volunteers:Must be fair, honest and considerate to cricketers and others in sport.Must project an image of health, cleanliness and efficiency.Must be positive role models for cricketers

Volunteers have a professional responsibility to maximise benefits and minimise risks to cricketers. Volunteers should always attempt to attain a high level of competence through formal qualifications and commit to ongoing training.Volunteers will:Provide a safe environment.Promote the execution of safe and correct practices.Be professional and accept responsibility for their actions.Actively promote the positive benefits of sport
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LONE WORKING POLICYThe HSE says lone workers are“those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision”. A huge number of jobs can require people to be left alone and isolated. Many of the hazards that lone workers face are similar to those faced by other workers. However, the risks involved may be greater because the worker is on their own. Working on your own can also be more dangerous and some groups such as health, postal, security, and the emergency services are frequently attacked. In retail where lone working is common, especially is small“ corner shops”, industry figures show that 20,000 shopworkers are physically attacked each year and an even greater number are exposed to threats of violence and verbal abuse.The Legal position There is no specific law dealing with lone working. However, all health and safety legislation applies equally to lone workers and in some cases, is even more applicable..The following laws or regulations are particularly important when considering the position of lone workers:The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974places general duties of employers and employees under Sections 2–9. Generally, the employer has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees. The requirements regarding safe systems of work, health and safety policies, information, training and instruction,and a safe working environment are particularly important.The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999requireemployers to make suitable and sufficient assessments of risks to their employees.They must also make arrangements for the health and safety of employees by effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring and review. If the risk assessment shows that it is not possible for the work to be done safely by a lone worker, then other arrangements should be put in place.The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992cover issues such as temperature access to toilets, water and other welfare issues. They do not only apply to indoor workers.The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995states employers must notify their enforcing authority in the event of an accident at work to any employee resulting in death, major injury or incapacity for normal work for three or more days. This includes any act of violence done to a person at work Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977require employers to consult with their workforce, either directly or through safety representatives.The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981require the employer to provide access to First Aid.Risk Assessment
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Often the risks faced by lone workers will be the same as for other workers but also they may face increased or additional risk from:_Fire_Inadequate provision of rest, hygiene, and welfare facilities_Violence and abuse from members of the public_Theft/intruders_Sudden illness/emergencies._Effects of social isolation_Risks related to driving_Lack of supervision and training. The protection of lone workers must start with a full risk assessment of the work that lone workers do.The HSE, in its guidance on lone working, stresses that the risks must be assessed and controlled and says that employers of lone workers should:_1.involve staff or their representatives when undertaking the required risk assessment process;_2.take steps to check control measures are in place (examples of control measures include instruction, training, supervision and issuing protective equipment);_3.review risk assessments annually or, as few workplaces stay the same, when there has been a significant change in working practice;_4.when a risk assessment shows it is not possible for the work to be conducted safely by a lone worker,address that risk by, for example,making arrangements to provide help or back-up; and_5.where a lone worker is working at another employer’s workplace, that employer should inform the lone worker’s employer of any risks and the required control measures.