SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT

TMGA acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance, complies with industry best practice.

This policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children

  • Have a positive and enjoyable experience of sport at TMGA in a safe and child centred environment
  • Are protected from abuse whilst participating in cricket or other activities delivered by TMGA.

TMGA acknowledges that some children, including disabled children & young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.

As part of our safeguarding policy TMGA will:

  • Promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
  • Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people
  • Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
  • Ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
  • Prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
  • Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.

This policy and its related procedures are available on the TMGA website and are mandatory for everyone involved in TMGA. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation.

Monitoring

The policy will be reviewed annually or in the following circumstances:

  • Changes in legislation and/or government guidance
  • As required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, Services, changes in industry best practices and/or by BCCI, MCA or Indian Police Law/Guidelines as a result of any other significant change or event(s).

Reporting

  • If you have any concerns or wish to discuss any safeguarding matters, please contact TMGA’s Designated Safeguarding Lead – Katie Berry at katie.berry@middlesexccc.com or +44 (0)7768558082 or the TMGA’s Global Head Coach, Head Coach, General Manager or Administration Manager.
  • Timely reporting is crucial.
  • Employee & Workforce Safeguarding Standards
  • All TMGA employees or workforce members are required to meet minimum safeguarding standards in relation to the assigned role.
  • Individuals are responsible for keeping all criteria in date and to notify the Designated Safeguarding Lead for TMGA of any updates or changes. If any of the standards are not met, temporary suspension will be enforced until rectified. If employees or workforce members repeatedly fall below these standards, disciplinary procedures may be pursued or positions terminated.
  • TMGA safeguarding officers will continuously monitor the status of these standards and an individual’s compliance data.

Coaches & employees with junior coaching responsibilities require the following:

  1. A relevant coaching qualification for the player, environment & role
  2. Current police and vetting check – cricket specific
  3. Current Safeguarding & Protecting Children training
  4. Active member of the coaching union or have appropriate personal insurance
  5. Current First Aid Certificate (which includes emergency aid)

Managers, Junior Co-ordinators & Junior Supervisors, require the following:

  1. Current police and vetting check – cricket specific
  2. Current Safeguarding & Protecting Children training
  3. Current First Aid Certificate (which includes emergency aid)

Umpire & Scorers require the following:

  1. Relevant qualification
  2. Current police and vetting check – cricket specific
  3. Umpiring union membership or appropriate insurance (umpires)

First Aid, Physiotherapist, Strength & Conditioning, Medical Support Staff, Psychologist & Sport Massage therapists, require the following:

  1. Relevant qualification for the role
  2. Current police and vetting check – cricket specific
  3. Current Safeguarding & Protecting Children training
  4. Current First Aid Certificate (which includes emergency aid)
  5. Relevant membership or insurance for the industry

Welfare Officers, require the following:

  1. Current police and vetting check – cricket specific
  2. Current Safeguarding & Protecting Children training
  3. Advanced welfare training
  4. Attend annual update training from TMGA DSL, ECB or BCCI & NSPCC

The above standards comply with the safer recruitment framework and support the safeguarding duty of care for organisation working with children and young people.

The above roles have been identified and assessed in the context of cricket’s delivery in community, educational, club & performance environments.

For further information please contact TMGA’s Activity Safeguarding Officer, or the TMGA Designated Lead for Safeguarding, Katie Berry katie.berry@middlesexccc.com