Club Welfare Officers are vital members of the club and key to making an environment safe, welcoming and friendly for children to enjoy the game of cricket.
Why do clubs need a Club Welfare Officer?
Whilst everyone is responsible for safeguarding, the Club Welfare Officer will make sure the policies and procedures are in place, and that everyone who should be vetted to work with children, is vetted by the ECB. They are the person that others come to if they have concerns, and having attended specific training, will know what to do in order to assist, or who to ask for further help.
ECB Safe Hands Workshops will run in advance of the 2020 season on the following dates:
ECB Safe Hands Training for Club Welfare Officers
Date: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Over Community Centre, 16 The Doles, Over, Cambrideshire, CB24 5NW
Booking Details: Safe Hands Course - Book Here
ECB Safe Hands Training for Club Welfare Officers
Date: Sunday 22nd March 2020
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Sawston & Babraham CC, Spicers Sports Ground, New Road, Sawston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BW
Booking Details: Safe Hands Course - Book Here
The above course is for both 'NEW' and 'EXISTING' Club Welfare Officers, so is the appropriate course if you are completing the training for the first time or undertaking a your 3 year re-fresher.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport Workshops are available to book Online HERE
Is your CWO Compliant?
Training for a Club Welfare Officer comprises of THREE elements:
- ECB Safe Hands for Club Welfare Officers (Certificate dated within the last 3 years)
- Safeguarding & Protecting Children in Sport (Certificate dated within the last 3 years)
- Valid/Current ECB DBS Check (Certificate dated within the last 3 years)
All 3 elements must all be in date at the same time for your club's CWO to be complaint. The ECB Safe Hands Workshop and Safeguarding Course are two different things to avoid any confusion.
