Southowram Cricket Club - Child Protection Policy - Page 4

RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS

Pre-selection checks must include the following:

• All volunteers should complete a self-disclosure form. This will elicit information about a volunteer’s past and a self-disclosure about any criminal record.
• Consent should be obtained from a volunteer to seek information from the Criminal Records Bureau.
• Evidence of identity should be provided (eg passport or driving licence with photo).

All volunteers should receive formal or informal induction, during which:

• A check should be made that all self-disclosures have been made in full (including sections on criminal records).
• Their qualifications should be substantiated.
• The job requirements and responsibilities should be clarified.
• They should sign up to Southowram Cricket Club’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Child protection procedures are explained and training needs are identified.

TRAINING

In addition to pre-selection checks, the safeguarding process includes training after recruitment to help volunteers to:

• Analyse their own practice against established good practice, and to ensure their practice is likely to protect them from false allegations.
• Recognise their responsibilities and report any concerns about suspected poor practice or possible abuse.
• Respond to concerns expressed by a child or young person.
• Work safely and effectively with children.