Support and Training – Cricket Scotland

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):

Monday 20th May, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom (bookings close 6th May 9am)

Tuesday 21st May, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom (bookings close 7th May 9am)

Monday 3rd June, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom (bookings close 20th May 9am)

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

Tuesday 4th June, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom (bookings close 21st May 9am)

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

No upcoming dates at present.

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

No upcoming dates at present.

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. You can also ask your club CWPO for the booking links.

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.”