Anti-Bullying Policy
NORTHWOOD CRICKET CLUB
ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
Northwood Cricket Club does not accept or condone bullying in any way and will address all forms of Bullying and harassment. Everyone involved within the club environment, whatever their role, has a responsibility to work to stop bullying. To this end we advise that to help a victim and prevent bullying in Cricket an individual should;
Take all signs of bullying very seriously
Encourage all young people to speak and share their concerns, help the victim to speak out and tell the Child Welfare Officer
Create an open environment
Investigate all allegations and take appropriate action to ensure the victim is safe
Reassure the victim that you can be trusted and will help them, although not promising to not tell of what has been said
Keep a record of what has been said
Report any concerns to the Child Welfare Officer
We also recognise and advise that in the event of any occurrence of bullying or harassment brought to the attention of the Club Welfare Officer, the club will;
Inform the bullies parents/carer
Try to get the bully to understand his/her behaviour
Provide support as required to the coach of the victim
Impose sanctions as necessary and as advised through ECB legislation
Encourage and support the bully(ies) to change behaviour
Discuss with families to report on progress
Keep a written record of action taken
The club also advises that in accordance with ECB legislation and as advised throughout this publication the first point of contact in all cases if there is a suspicion of bullying or harassment taking place should be the Club Welfare Officer who will advise of the correct procedural route to be taken through club policy.
ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
Northwood Cricket Club does not accept or condone bullying in any way and will address all forms of Bullying and harassment. Everyone involved within the club environment, whatever their role, has a responsibility to work to stop bullying. To this end we advise that to help a victim and prevent bullying in Cricket an individual should;
Take all signs of bullying very seriously
Encourage all young people to speak and share their concerns, help the victim to speak out and tell the Child Welfare Officer
Create an open environment
Investigate all allegations and take appropriate action to ensure the victim is safe
Reassure the victim that you can be trusted and will help them, although not promising to not tell of what has been said
Keep a record of what has been said
Report any concerns to the Child Welfare Officer
We also recognise and advise that in the event of any occurrence of bullying or harassment brought to the attention of the Club Welfare Officer, the club will;
Inform the bullies parents/carer
Try to get the bully to understand his/her behaviour
Provide support as required to the coach of the victim
Impose sanctions as necessary and as advised through ECB legislation
Encourage and support the bully(ies) to change behaviour
Discuss with families to report on progress
Keep a written record of action taken
The club also advises that in accordance with ECB legislation and as advised throughout this publication the first point of contact in all cases if there is a suspicion of bullying or harassment taking place should be the Club Welfare Officer who will advise of the correct procedural route to be taken through club policy.
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