E SAFETY

Cheltenham Cricket Club (the “Club”) is wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members who are under 18 to ensure that all young cricketers have a safe and positive experience. As such, the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children' is embedded within the Club's Code of Conduct for all members to adhere to.

Cheltenham Cricket Club recognises the increased use of technology and its potential impact on safeguarding young people.

All club officers, members, appointed volunteers and guests of this club will:

Take responsibility for their own use of communication and interactive technologies, making sure they use technologies safely, responsibly and legally within the context of young people at the Club.

Never use communication devices or services, including interactive services such as social networking, for inappropriate behaviour online or compromise the safety of young people at Cheltenham Cricket Club.

Report any known misuses of communication and / or interactive technologies within the context of young people at Cheltenham Cricket Club, according to the relevant club and ECB safeguarding policies and procedures.

Need to be aware that any report of the misuse of communication and / or interactive technologies within the context of young people at Cheltenham Cricket Club will be investigated according to the club’s policy and procedures and may result in sanctions being enforced. Depending upon the seriousness of any incident, legal action may be taken and where suspected criminal activity has taken place, a report will be made to the police.

In addition, and in respect of young people at Cheltenham Cricket Club, officers and appointed volunteers will:

Encourage appropriate use of social media and email by young people at Cheltenham Cricket Club. This will include discussions at the beginning of the season and as necessary through the season.

Report instances of inappropriate use by young people including online bullying.

Take responsibility for their personal and professional reputation in the online environment, making sure they follow e-safety advice, adhere to privacy and safety settings and report any concerns in accordance with club and ECB policies and procedures.

Never contact young people via email addresses, mobile phone numbers or social networking profiles, or search for young people on social networking services/search engines without prior consent of parents in line with the club’s existing policy on the use of information including emergency situations.

Never develop an online relationship with any young people at the Club.

Further information including a selection of online guides for children, parents/carers and volunteers are available from:-