Dear parents,

 

I would like to introduce myself as the welfare officer for the cricket club. My deputy is Mike Barcia and we both have 2 children in the juniors.

 

My main brief is to ensure that the club adheres to ECB policy on child protection.

 

I would, therefore, like to draw your attention to the policy and, specifically, the sections of it which are most relevant to parents and volunteers.

 

The policy can be found on the ECB web site:

 

www.ecb.co.uk

 

Click on ecb on the right

 

Choose child protection on the left

 

Click on Safe Hands – Welfare of Young People in cricket

 

 

In particular, please note:

 

Section 3         Good Practice, Poor Practice and Abuse

 

Section 6         Managing Young People Away From The Club          and

 

Appendix 1      Code of Conduct for Cricket Staff and Volunteers

 

 

Please ensure you have completed and returned your child’s membership form and paid both coaching fees and the annual membership fee. The form contains health information which must be available to the coach at each session and, if you have not paid your fees, your child is not insured and will not be able to participate.

 

We have recently introduced a behaviour policy which applies to all junior members. Please ensure your child understands this and returns a signed copy to me or the Chairman.

 

If you have any concerns about welfare, please contact me.

 

I look forward to meeting you and your child and I hope they enjoy their time with the club.

 

Thank you.