Individually and collectively, we are signed up to the WDCV Safeguarding Policy and are committed to deliver the WDCV Safeguarding Standards as set out in the WDCV Guidelines.

We recognise our collective and individual safeguarding responsibilities and accountabilities.

We commit to:

• Implementing preventative safeguarding measures and creating safe and enjoyable cricket settings.
• Having clear, simple process in place for reporting concerns.
• Ensuring safeguarding concerns regarding children and adults at risk are managed appropriately and thoroughly in conjunction with the WDCV, Statutory agencies and other organisations as appropriate.

This commitment is made by our Board of Directors to show our commitment to delivering the Safeguarding Standards for Cricket, set out by the WDCV through the WDCV Safeguarding Policy.

Our Safeguarding Officers

Our Safeguarding Officers will be nominated in our meeting on January 20th.

Reporting a Concern

Safeguarding concerns must be passed on in a timely manner – both within the organisation and to external agencies when appropriate – so that action can be taken to address and manage them. Please follow the below recording and reporting procedures.

• Write down what happened as soon as possible
• Be as accurate as you can about what you have seen, heard and or been told
• Use calm and neutral language
• Contact a Cricket Düsseldorf or WDCV Safeguarding Officer
• Be mindful of personal opinions or feelings – be clear about these if including them in the report

Low-level concerns

Low-level concerns, sometimes called poor practice, are small rule breaks that breach our code of conduct or behaviour that falls below what is required by Cricket Düsseldorf and the WDCV.

Cricket Düsseldorf encourages members to challenge all concerns, including those thought of as low-level, to discourages any further rule breaking or escalating poor behaviour from taking place. When lower-level concerns are left unchallenged it creates the environment for more serious rule breaks and even abuse to occur.

Your Cricket Düsseldorf Safeguarding Officer– sometimes with the WDCV Safeguarding case management team’s support– may decide that a concern constitutes a low-level concern and is on hand to support you to manage these concerns.

Low-level concerns may require investigation or subsequent management through the Cricket Düsseldorf Safeguarding officer. Persistent poor practice, or investigations that reveal serious concerns will be referred to the WDCV Safeguarding team who will make a decision about further action. This will usually include consultation with – or referral to – statutory agencies.

Cricket Düsseldorf Safeguarding Policy

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