The York & District Senior League fully embraces the E.C.B’s Child Welfare Policy.
Member clubs are required to fully implement the requirements of the Policy.

THE LEAGUE is required to:

Appoint a League Child Welfare Officer who is required to:

Act as Child Welfare Officer in respect of League Representative games and any other junior orientated functions organised by the League
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of Club Child Welfare Officers and ensure that all clubs comply with the requirements
Maintain a register of League Officers’ and Committee Members’ Child Welfare certification

The League's Child Welfare Officer is:

Mr. Phil Robshaw
Cedar Cottage, Middleton Quernhow, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5HX
Tel: 01765 640530 Mobile: 07751 220886

e-mail: philip.robshaw@btinternet.com

CLUBS are required to:

Appoint a Club Child Welfare Officer who must possess a valid CRB Enhanced Disclosure
Ensure that all regular umpires, scorers, coaches and other persons regularly coming into contact with junior members possess a valid CRB Enhanced Disclosure
Ensure that persons coming into contact with junior players on a non-regular basis complete an approved self-declaration form.
Be satisfied with regard to the credentials of their members
Make appropriate enquiries in relation to the background of any potential new members
Display the name of their Child Welfare Officer within their clubhouse
Be aware of the correct procedure for dealing with a Child Welfare issue
Compile and regularly update a Register of Junior Players
Control photography of juniors and ensure safe travel arrangements
Maintain a fully equipped first aid box and provide access to an emergency phone at all times

CLUB CHILD WELFARE OFFICERS are required to:

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of members involved with their clubs junior membership. Such a register must show names and addresses of all involved adults, together with their CRB Declaration number.
Hold copies of all self-certification forms
Deal with any Child Welfare issues promptly and within the YCB’s procedure

IN THE EVENT OF A CHILD WELFARE ISSUE OCCURRING CLUBS MUST CONTACT THE YORKSHIRE CRICKET BOARD’S CHILD WELFARE OFFICER IMMEDIATELY

RAY KNOWLES Tel: 07941 436176

(If Unavailable – Contact - ECB - CRB Dept - Tel: 0207-432-1200)

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A copy of the ECB policy handbook on the welfare of young people in cricket, entitled "Safe Hands", can be viewed/downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon (1.27 Mb)

Additional information, including advice on Self Declaration Form procedures, can be found by visiting the Yorkshire Cricket Board document library.

CHILD WELFARE

	The York & District Senior League fully embraces the E.C.B’s Child Welfare Policy. Member clubs are required to fully implement the requirements of the Policy. THE LEAGUE is required to: Appoint a League Child Welfare Officer who is required to: Act as Child Welfare Officer in respect of League Representative games and any other junior orientated functions organised by the League Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of Club Child Welfare Officers and ensure that all clubs comply with the requirements Maintain a register of League Officers’ and Committee Members’ Child Welfare certification The League's Child Welfare Officer is: Mr. Phil Robshaw Cedar Cottage, Middleton Quernhow, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5HX Tel: 01765 640530 Mobile: 07751 220886 e-mail: philip.robshaw@btinternet.com CLUBS are required to: Appoint a Club Child Welfare Officer who must possess a valid CRB Enhanced Disclosure Ensure that all regular umpires, scorers, coaches and other persons regularly coming into contact with junior members possess a valid CRB Enhanced Disclosure Ensure that persons coming into contact with junior players on a non-regular basis complete an approved self-declaration form. Be satisfied with regard to the credentials of their members Make appropriate enquiries in relation to the background of any potential new members Display the name of their Child Welfare Officer within their clubhouse Be aware of the correct procedure for dealing with a Child Welfare issue Compile and regularly update a Register of Junior Players Control photography of juniors and ensure safe travel arrangements Maintain a fully equipped first aid box and provide access to an emergency phone at all times CLUB CHILD WELFARE OFFICERS are required to: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of members involved with their clubs junior membership. Such a register must show names and addresses of all involved adults, together with their CRB Declaration number. Hold copies of all self-certification forms Deal with any Child Welfare issues promptly and within the YCB’s procedure IN THE EVENT OF A CHILD WELFARE ISSUE OCCURRING CLUBS MUST CONTACT THE YORKSHIRE CRICKET BOARD’S CHILD WELFARE OFFICER IMMEDIATELY RAY KNOWLES Tel: 07941 436176 (If Unavailable – Contact - ECB - CRB Dept - Tel: 0207-432-1200) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A copy of the ECB policy handbook on the welfare of young people in cricket, entitled "Safe Hands", can be viewed/downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon (1.27 Mb) Additional information, including advice on Self Declaration Form procedures, can be found by visiting the Yorkshire Cricket Board document library.


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CHILD WELFARE

The York & District Senior League fully embraces the E.C.B’s Child Welfare Policy.Member clubs are required to fully implement the requirements of the Policy.