Safeguarding

Anti-Bullying Policy

Statement of intent

We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our children so they can train, and play, in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our club. If bullying does occur, all children should be able to tell, and know, incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a TELLING club. This means anyone who knows bullying is happening is expected to tell staff and officials.

All officials, coaching and non-coaching staff, parents and children should know what the club policy is on bullying, and follow it when bullying is reported.

What is bullying?

Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and distress to the victim.

Bullying can take many forms some of which we’ve listed below:

• Emotional: being unfriendly, excluding, tormenting - hiding kit or making threatening gestures 
• Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence 
• Racist: racial taunts, graffiti and/or gestures 
• Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours and teasing 
• Cyber: internet, text message or calls. Misuse of associated technology, eg camera and video 

Some signs and symptoms – adults should investigate if a child:

• Says they are being bullied
• Changes their usual routine
• Is unwilling to go to the club
• Becomes anxious, withdrawn or lacks confidence.
• Has possessions which are damaged or go missing
• Comes home with clothes torn or belongings damaged

Refer to ECB guidelines for further examples.

Procedures

• Report bullying incidents to the Chair of Junior Cricket or Club Safeguarding Officer
• In cases of serious bullying, the incidents will be reported to the ECB Child Protection Team for advice via the County Safeguarding Officer
• Parents should be informed and will be asked to come to a meeting to discuss the problem
• If necessary, and appropriate, police will be consulted
• The bullying behaviour or threats of bullying must be investigated and the bullying stopped quickly
• An attempt will be made to help the bully (bullies) change their behaviour

Prevention

We use KIDSCAPE methods to help children prevent bullying. As and when appropriate, these may include:

• Writing a set of club rules 
• Having discussions about bullying and why it matters 
• Writing a code of conduct

For further information go to www.kidscape.org.uk

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SAFEGUARDING ADULTS POLICY

The ECB are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment and

accept its responsibility for safeguarding adults involved in all levels if cricket in England and

Wales in accordance with legislation. This legislation defines an ‘Adult at Risk’ as any person

aged 18 years or over who has care and support needs, who is experiencing (or at risk of)

abuse or neglect and as a result is unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or risk

of it.

Aims

Cheltenham Cricket Club will endeavour to ensure that we;

• Stop abuse or neglect wherever possible

• Prevent harm and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults with care and support

needs

• Safeguarding adults in a way that supports them making choices and having control

about how they want to live

• Promote an approach that concentrates on improving life for adults concerned

• Raise awareness so that cricket communities, alongside professionals, play an

important part in identifying and preventing abuse and neglect.

Principles

This policy is based on the following principles;

• All adults regardless of age, ability or disability, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin,

sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and maternity have the right to be

protected from abuse and other discriminatory practices, and participate in an

enjoyable and safe environment

• The ECB will seek to ensure our sport is inclusive and make reasonable adjustment

within the law for any protected characteristics, ability, disability or impairment. The

ECB will also commit to continuous development, monitoring and review.

• There is a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of adults.

• The rights, dignity a and worth of all adults will always be respected

• Cheltenham Cricket Club recognise that ability and disability can change over time,

such that some adults may be additionally vulnerable to abuse in particular those

adults with care and support needs.

CHELTENHAM CRICKET CLUB