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Children & Young person's Guide to Safeguarding, DofE 2025

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Children & Young person's Guide to Safeguarding, DofE 2025

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Northumberland Cricket Player Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Player Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board Senior Player Code of Conduct  (version 3) January 2025.docx

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Code of Conduct Northumberland Cricket Senior mens 1st Team / Development Team

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Code of Conduct Northumberland Cricket Senior mens 1st Team / Development Team

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Volunteer, players and directors expenses policy

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Volunteer, players and directors expenses policy

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Anti Discrimination Code Guidance Notes 2024

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Guidance for captains / vice captains of open age cricket teams (Version 2, April 2025)

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Guidance for captains / vice captains of open age cricket teams (Version 2, April 2025)

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Safeguarding Guidance for Open Age Team Captains - Version 2 April 2025.docx (1)

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Northumberland Cricket Board Low Level Concerns Policy (April 2024)

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Northumberland Cricket Board Low Level Concerns Policy (April 2024)

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NCB Low Level Concerns Policy (April 2024).docx - Google Docs

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DBS APPLICATIONS STEP BY STEP  February 2025.docx (2)

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Concussion Poster for Players / changing rooms

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Concussion Poster for Players / changing rooms

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UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport

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UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport

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Northumberland Cricket Board Complaints and Compliments Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board Complaints and Compliments Policy

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NCB Whistleblowing policy (Version 2 April 23).docx

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Northumberland Cricket Board Safeguarding Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board Safeguarding Policy

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Club guidance on being a safe activity provider 

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Club guidance on being a safe activity provider 

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Club records - retention and storage guidelines

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Club records - retention and storage guidelines

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Guidance from the Department of Education on After School Clubs and  Community Activities

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Guidance from the Department of Education on After School Clubs and  Community Activities

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Play Their Way, Child First Coaching Resources

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Play Their Way, Child First Coaching Resources

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Play Their Way - Play Their Way | A Hub for Child First Coaching in Sport

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Join a community of coaches who are supporting young people to play their way!

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Safeguarding Newsflash - Online Safeguarding training

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Positions of trust, changes to the law, June 2022

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Positions of trust, changes to the law, June 2022

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Online Safeguarding Course for Specialist Roles FAQs

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Online Safeguarding Course for Specialist Roles FAQs

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FAQ's for Safeguarding for Specialist Roles (SSR) (2)

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Safeguarding Newsflash!! The Coaches Safety Pack

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Safeguarding Newsflash!! The Coaches Safety Pack

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Safeguarding Newsflash - Coaches Safety Pack

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Example Risk Assessment Template for Junior Activity

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Example Risk Assessment Template for Junior Activity

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NCB Risk Assessment Template for Recreational Clubs 2022 (1)

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Northumberland Cricket Board Safer Recruitment Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board Safer Recruitment Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board Listening to Children Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board Listening to Children Policy

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Rachael Mackenzie, conversations about the menstrual cycle

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Rachael Mackenzie, conversations about the menstrual cycle

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ECB Photo, Video and Live Streaming Guidance

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ECB Photo, Video and Live Streaming Guidance

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2024 ECB Live Streaming Guidance

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Live Streaming Guidance 2024 Update 1 (1) (1)

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Northumberland Cricket Board Pathway Player Code of Conduct U13, U14, U15, U16, U18

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Northumberland Cricket Board Pathway Player Code of Conduct U13, U14, U15, U16, U18

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Northumberland Cricket Board Pathway Parent Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board Pathway Parent Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board County Pathway PARENT Code of Conduct

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Check out this Presentation designed by Pip Gibb-Kirk.

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Northumberland Cricket Board Pathway EHandbook

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Northumberland Cricket Board Pathway EHandbook

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Northumberland Cricket Board County Pathway Brochure

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Check out this design designed by Pip Gibb-Kirk.

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Northumberland Cricket Pathway Parent / Carer Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Pathway Parent / Carer Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board Parent Code of Conduct  (version 3) January 2025.docx

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Northumberland Cricket Pathway Player Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Pathway Player Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board Player Code of Conduct  (version 3) January 2025.docx

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Kidscape advice for parents of a child or young person with a diagnosis of ASD experiencing bullying

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Kidscape advice for parents of a child or young person with a diagnosis of ASD experiencing bullying

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Northumberland Cricket Board Volunteer Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board Volunteer Code of Conduct

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MASTER COPY Code of conduct NCB Volunteers -Version 1 Nov 2022 .docx (3)

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Recreational Cricket Safety Guidelines (Fast Bowling Directives and Junior Workloads)

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Recreational Cricket Safety Guidelines (Fast Bowling Directives and Junior Workloads)

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For guidance it is recommended that in any 7 day period a fast bowler should not bowl more than 4 days in that period and for a maximum of 2 days in a row.

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Advice for parents and carers on bullying

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Advice for parents and carers on bullying

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Northumberland Cricket Board partners with Kidscape to keep children safe from bullying

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Northumberland Cricket Board partners with Kidscape to keep children safe from bullying

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Safeguarding News and Information October 2022

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Safeguarding News and Information October 2022

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Safeguarding Newsletter October 2022 (1)

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Safeguarding News and Information September 2022

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Safeguarding News and Information September 2022

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Safeguarding Newsletter September 2022 (2)

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Safeguarding News and Information November 2022

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Safeguarding News and Information November 2022

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Northumberland Cricket Board Staff Code of Conduct

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Northumberland Cricket Board Staff Code of Conduct

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MASTER COPY Code of conduct NCB Staff  September 2022  version 1.docx (2)

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Northumberland Cricket Board Adults At Risk Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board Adults At Risk Policy

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Northumberland Cricket Board AAR Policy  (3)

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This Applies to all Staff, Volunteers, Visitors and Partner Agencies

It is everyone’s duty of care and responsibility to safeguard children and adults

County Safeguarding Lead (CSO):

Pip Gibb-Kirk  mobile 07939 988752

pip.gibb-kirk@northumberlandcricketboard.co.uk

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NCB Safeguarding Procedure (Nov 2024).docx

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Overseas Players and Coaches advice and guidance

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Overseas Players and Coaches advice and guidance

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The Government's Points Based Managed Migration system means that cricket clubs will need to obtain a sponsor licence from the UK Borders Agency in order to bring cricketers and coaches from outside the EU into the country.

As part of this process, clubs must obtain from the ECB a Governing Body Endorsement BOTH for their sponsor licence and for individual players and coaches.

Following Home Office approval of ECB's Governing Body Endorsement requirement process, the guidance document, together with application pack to be used when applying for these endorsements are found at the foot of this page.

For further information on the Points Based Managed Migration System, please see the Home Office website.

Annexes 2, 5 and 6 are for use for County Cricket Boards endorsement applications.

Annexes 1,4,5 and 6 are used for First Class endorsement applications.

Annexes 3, 7 and 8 are for use for Non First Class endorsement applications.

Annex 9 is for use in all relevant applications.

The ECB cannot provide advice or guidance on immigration routes, processes or an individual's status. You will need to contact a registered immigration adviser who is OISC registered or by calling either of the numbers listed in useful contacts.

Applications for the 2023 season can be submitted from 1 September 2022. All endorsements for players and player-coaches will be issued with an effective from date of 1 September 2022, to a maximum of 30 September 2023 or to length of contract, whichever date is sooner. ECB Core Coach Courses will be available to book via the CVENT system, when course dates are confirmed.

For clubs going through this process for the first time please click here for a Step by Step Guide (PDF).

Current processing times for all endorsement applications are 7-10 working days from receipt of complete applications, (this includes payment)

PLEASE NOTE: Certificates of Sponsorship must be issued in line with the migrant endorsement, they should not be issued for longer. Player Only and Player-Coach endorsements will only be issued until the end of the season in which the application is received. Any club found to be issuing Certificates of Sponsorship for longer than the endorsement will be in breach of Home Office process and will be reported directly to them.

Documents

Additional information

Useful contacts

The ECB is not registered to give advice on immigration. Information on aspects of immigration policy and law can be found on the Home Office website.

Clubs are advised to allow sufficient time for entry clearance to be granted. The time needed to obtain entry clearance may vary depending upon where the player is applying. Service standards for each post are set out on the Home Office website.

This site also contains a guide to Visa processing times for specific overseas posts.

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The Government's Points Based Managed Migration system means that cricket clubs will need to obtain a sponsor licence from the UK Borders Agency in order to bring cricketers and coaches from outside the EU into the country. As part of this process, clubs must obtain from the ECB a Governing Body Endorsement BOTH for their sponsor licence and for individual players and coaches.

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Signposting to Support and Information for LGBTQ+ Players

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Signposting to Support and Information for LGBTQ+ Players

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LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Cricket - Post Conference action plan Sept 2022

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In 2022 Northumberland Cricket Board was represented at the LBBTQ+ Inclusion in Cricket Conference at Edgbaston

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In 2022 Northumberland Cricket Board was represented at the LBBTQ+ Inclusion in Cricket Conference at Edgbaston

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LGBTQ+ Cricket Inclusion_Delegate Pack_FINAL (1)

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ECB Policy on Trans People Playing cricket FAQs

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ECB Policy on Trans People Playing cricket FAQs

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ECB Policy for Trans people playing cricket

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ECB Policy for Trans people playing cricket

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ECB Rules and Regulations of Non First Class Cricket 

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ECB Rules and Regulations of Non First Class Cricket 

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Find here the guidance on Safety Guidance and measures (e.g. helmets and protective equipment, fast bowling regulations, overplaying etc). Also anti-discrimination and policies specific to gender.

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Regulations and Playing Conditions - non First Class
Generic Playing Conditions Men's & Boy's Competitions Women's & Girls Competitions Disability Cricket Competitions ECB Regulations

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Regulations and Playing Conditions - non First Class Generic Playing Conditions Men's & Boy's Competitions Women's & Girls Competitions Disability Cricket Competitions ECB Regulations

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Northumberland Cricket Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy and Action Plan

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Northumberland Cricket Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy and Action Plan

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Northumberland Cricket Board has adopted The ECB “Safe Hands” Safeguarding Policy - Statement

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Northumberland Cricket Board has adopted The ECB “Safe Hands” Safeguarding Policy - Statement

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Use this form to report a safeguarding concern to the ECB case management team.  If you have a problem completing this form or would like advice about reporting a concern, please email  safeguarding@ecb.co.uk providing  your contact details so that we can obtain further information from you, if required.

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Safeguarding News and Information August 2022

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Safeguarding News and Information August 2022

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A helpful checklist from NSPCC to support safeguarding within sports clubs

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A helpful checklist from NSPCC to support safeguarding within sports clubs

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Safeguarding Super Over Episode 4 Raising The Game 

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Safeguarding Super Over Episode 4 Raising The Game 

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Safeguarding News and Information July 2022

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Safeguarding News and Information July 2022

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Social Media Guides and Advice on Parental Controls

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Social Media Guides and Advice on Parental Controls

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Know what privacy features are available

There are a range of privacy features and parental controls you can set up on social media accounts. These often include preventing unwanted contact from strangers and limiting the exposure of posts. Consider what restrictions work best for your family, ensure age restrictions are adhered to, develop understanding within the household of safer internet use and consider how privacy features could be lifted as time goes on.

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There are a range of privacy features and parental controls you can set up on social media accounts. These often include preventing unwanted contact from strangers and limiting the exposure of posts. Consider what restrictions work best for your family, ensure age restrictions are adhered to, develop understanding within the household of safer internet use and consider how privacy features could be lifted as time goes on.

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Reading and resources to support those affected by online abuse or bullying

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Reading and resources to support those affected by online abuse or bullying

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Have an open conversation

Listen, and offer support and encouragement. If your child is the victim of cyberbullying, remind them that this is not their fault and that no one deserves to be treated in this way. Some young people think that if they are the target of online bullying, they must have done something wrong. It is also important to encourage your child to save the evidence. They can do this by taking a screenshot of what has happened or by keeping the messages they have received.

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Online Bullying - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Listen, and offer support and encouragement. If your child is the victim of cyberbullying, remind them that this is not their fault and that no one deserves to be treated in this way. Some young people think that if they are the target of online bullying, they must have done something wrong.

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Social media guides - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Find out more about the safety features available on popular social networks.

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

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the UK Safer Internet Centre is a useful site for parents and professionals in terms of understanding social media platforms, parental controls and  education on keeping children and young people safe online.

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the UK Safer Internet Centre is a useful site for parents and professionals in terms of understanding social media platforms, parental controls and  education on keeping children and young people safe online.

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Welcome to the UK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.

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LGBTQ+ Champions in sport

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Stonewall Sport Champions are leading LGBTQ+ people in sport who are determined to make sport everyone’s game. They’ll stand up for what they believe in, working together and with Stonewall to bring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in a wide range of sports to life and show how we can all play our part when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Many of Stonewall’s Sport Champions are keen to be interviewed, speak at events and share their experiences on panels. Please contact sport@stonewall.org.uk if you would like to approach any of them as a Stonewall Sport Champion.

Visit our Rainbow Laces hub.

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Stonewall Sport Champions are leading LGBTQ+ people in sport who are determined to make sport everyone’s game. They’ll stand up for what they believe in, working together and with Stonewall to bring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in a wide range of sports to life and show how we can all play...

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listening to children in sport

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A helpful resource for coaches and clubs with a focus on understanding mental health, inclusive coaching, strategies, resources and recommendations

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Safeguarding News and Information June 2022

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Safeguarding News and Information June 2022

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Safeguarding Super Over Episode 3 Protecting Junior Players

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Safeguarding Super Over Episode 3 Protecting Junior Players

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An educational resource for children, parents and sports facilitators

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Add 'sun protection to the game' and get Sun-Sorted!, with the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code.

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The Melanoma Fund has provided this sun guarding resource for sports providers, so you can become 'sun protection accredited'!

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The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code is a free educational resource for all those who work outdoors with primary aged children. By becoming Sun Protection Accredited you'll find out why sun protection is vital, and how best to implement this into your outdoor sessions.

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Guidance for coaches on planning safe and effective coaching sessions

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Sporting Heritage, women's cricket from an educational perspective

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Sporting Heritage, women's cricket from an educational perspective

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Lesson plans and resources for PE / PSHE in school key stages 2-4

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A reflection tool to use in cricket specific situations to develop strategies

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A reflection tool to use in cricket specific situations to develop strategies

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Cricket specific CBT (thoughts - feelings - actions model) (2)

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Follow, watch and read the latest from England Cricket, the domestic game and find support for recreational cricket.

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Talking Mental Health with Young People - Anna Freud NCCF

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Talking Mental Health with Young People - Anna Freud NCCF

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Positive Coach vs Negative Coach | A 5-a-Side Surprise! | England

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Guidance for Juniors playing Open Age Cricket

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Guidance for Juniors playing Open Age Cricket

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The ECB and PCA strongly encourage all cricket clubs and cricketers to review their existing head protector equipment. In this Guidance Note, references to "head protectors" means helmets with a faceguard or grille.

The design and manufacture of cricket head protectors is now governed by British Standard BS7928:2013, which has been adopted by the ICC as the international standard. The standard ECB/PCA playing contract for professional cricketers also specifies that any helmet provided to a player by his employer club must meet this safety standard.

Note that BS7928:2013 specifies different tests for helmets to be used in senior and junior cricket, reflecting the smaller ball size used in the latter.

The helmets listed below are those for which evidence has been provided to the ECB by the relevant manufacturer that the standard has been met and the appropriate authority to display a "CE quality mark" granted.

That list distinguishes between helmets which are approved for use in senior and junior cricket, and also includes some helmets which have been approved for use at both levels.

The key features of the new specification, BS7928:2013, are:

it now includes a facial contact projectile test that assesses for penetration of the ball through the faceguard, and contact of the faceguard onto the face, using realistic ball impact speeds and conditions.

head protectors have been tested separately against men's and junior sized cricket balls (a five-and-a-half ounce ball and a four-and-three-quarter ounce ball, respectively).

There was neither a pre-existing specific women's head protector nor is there any BSi specification for women's cricket head protectors.

However, as the size of the standard women's cricket ball is between the standard men's and junior's balls, it is recommended that women use head protectors which have been tested against both the men's and junior sized ball or at least against the junior size ball (because the smaller ball could potentially get through the gap above the faceguard on a men's head protector).

Since 2000, the ECB has published safety guidance regarding the wearing of head protectors by all cricketers under the age of 18. The ECB's current guidance is that all cricketers under the age of 18 must wear a head protector whilst batting in matches or practice sessions. The ECB also now strongly recommends that junior players use head protectors which have been tested against the junior sized ball.

Wicketkeepers under the age of 18 should wear a head protector with a faceguard, or a wicketkeeper face protector, at all times when standing up to the stumps.

Any individual taking responsibility for any player(s) under the age of 18 should take reasonable steps to ensure this guidance is followed at all times. No parental consent to the non-wearing of a head protector should be accepted.

Whilst the ECB and PCA consider that head protectors are an essential part of a cricketer's kit to mitigate the risk of death, injury or disability, it must be remembered that wearing a head protector cannot entirely eliminate that risk. The new specification makes head protectors safer than before, but cannot eliminate the risk of injury.

The ECB and PCA has issued this guidance in order to heighten understanding, so that informed decisions as to which head protectors to purchase and use can be made by all cricketers.

Head protectors that have been tested against and comply with the new specification will be clearly labelled " BS7928:2013" and will contain clear labelling setting out whether the head protector has been tested against

(i) a men's standard ball size of 5 ½ ounces,

(ii) a junior standard ball size of 4 ¾ ounces, or

(iii) both men's and junior size balls.

The list of known head protectors that have met BS7928:13 appear on the ICC Website:

Please read our helmets FAQs (PDF 29kb) if you have further questions, and download the poster (PDF 106kb) for use at your club.

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The ECB and PCA strongly encourage all cricket clubs and cricketers to review their existing head protector equipment. In this Guidance Note, references to "head protectors" means helmets with a faceguard or grille. The design and manufacture of cricket head protectors is now governed by British Standard BS7928:2013, which has been adopted by the ICC as the international standard.