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Support and Training

Cricket Scotland recognises that adults working with children should be suitably trained and supported.  To this end we aim to use only properly qualified coaches during our activities.

Child Wellbeing and Protection training requirements are outlined below:

Any adult who regularly works with children in sport may be the person that a child chooses to tell about abuse happening in their life. It is vital that adults know how to respond and know how to share information with those who can help. As well as giving adults a basic awareness of what to do if they’re concerned about a child, it helps build confidence and knowledge in keeping children safe. Course certificates are valid for 3 years.

For more information on training opportunities and support please contact us at disclosures@cricketscotland.com.

Current Training Opportunities for 2024:

Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (for everyone doing regulated work with children and young people in Cricket in Scotland):

Wednesday 21st February, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom – FULLY BOOKED

Monday 25th March, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom – FULLY BOOKED

Monday 15th April, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom – FULLY BOOKED

Monday 22nd April, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom

(For the above CWPS courses, bookings close 2 weeks before the training session)

 

Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer Training (for Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers ONLY):

Wednesday 7th February, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom

Wednesday 13th March, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom

(For the above CWPO courses, bookings close 2 weeks before the training session)

 

PVG Training for CWPOs (A practical session focussing on understanding the PVG process for Club Child Wellbeing & Protection Officers ONLY)

Tuesday 26th March, 8.00-9.30pm on Zoom (bookings close 1 week before training)

 

Safe in Cricket Training (for anyone doing regulated work with children):

Tuesday 23rd April 8:00-9:00pm (bookings close 1 week before the training)

 

If you wish to attend any of the above courses or be added to a waiting list, please email disclosures@cricketscotland.com for details, stating which course you are interested in, the course date and what club you are a member of. You will then be sent a link to book onto the course.

Position Qualification
Junior Coach Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Mandatory*
Junior Assistant Coach Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Mandatory*
Junior Team Manager/Organiser Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Mandatory*
Parent Helper Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Recommended
Physiotherapist Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Mandatory*
Course Tutor Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Mandatory*
Club Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport AND Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Training – Mandatory*

*With the wide ranging availability of safeguarding courses, many forming part of professional qualifications and achieving a higher threshold than the above course, Cricket Scotland acknowledges that there will be exceptions to the above recommendation and mandate. The Cricket Scotland Child Wellbeing and Protection Committee, should be consulted to ensure compliance and acceptability of qualification. Documentary evidence may be requested.”