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 2023:

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

Wednesday 13 September 2023, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom – FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 4 October 2023, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom – FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 8th November 2023, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom

Tuesday 12 December 2023, 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 20th September 2023, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom – Closed for Bookings

Tuesday 10th October 2023, 6.30-9.30pm on Zoom

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

PVG Training (for Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers):

Wednesday 27th September 2023, 6.30-8pm

Tuesday 5th December 2023, 6.30-8pm

(for the above PVG Training, 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 and what club you belong to. 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.”