Cricket East is committed to promoting a safe, accepting, and friendly environment for our players, coaches, staff and volunteers and we take their welfare incredibly seriously. We acknowledge our duty of care and responsibilities and government guidance, whilst encouraging best practice within Cricket. Our policy, procedures and practice incorporate the Cricket Regulator’s requirements as documented in the game’s ‘Safe Hands policy’ and ‘Safeguarding Adults Policy’.
There are further policies and procedures the Cricket Regulator Safeguarding include in their kitbag. To access these, use the following link: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - Safeguarding.
We are clear that Cricket is a game for everyone. We firmly believe that everyone involved has the right to enjoy the game in an environment safe from abuse and harm of any kind. We recognise that a positive cricket experience is essential to the success of the game, and we prioritise developing the right environment for all those involved ahead of individual and/or club performance.
If you would like further support and advice, please contact our Safeguarding Team on safeguarding@cricketeast.co.uk.
If in an unlikely event where the Cricket East Safeguarding Team are unavailable and you require support in respect of any safeguarding concern within office hours, please contact:
Telephone-Cricket Regulator Safeguarding Team 0207 7432 1200
E-mail- safeguarding@cricketregulator.co.uk
The following Cricket East policies can be viewed by clicking on the related documents below:
- Child Welfare Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
- Photography Policy
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Safeguarding Guidance for Captains of Open Age Cricket Teams
- Coaches Code of Conduct
- Players Code of Conduct
- Parents Code of Conduct