Club Safeguarding Officers are vital members of the club and key to making an environment safe, welcoming and friendly for children to enjoy the game of cricket.
Why do clubs need a Club Safeguarding Officer?
Whilst everyone is responsible for safeguarding, the Club Safeguarding Officer will make sure the policies and procedures are in place, and that everyone who should be vetted to work with children, is vetted by the ECB.
They are the person that others come to if they have concerns, and having attended specific training, will know what to do in order to assist, or who to ask for further help.
All Affiliated Clubs in Hertfordshire are required to have a nominated and trained Club Welfare Officer.
If you are thinking about appointing a new Club Safeguarding Officer, please look at the document at the bottom of this page which will outline the Roles & Responsibilities of this position and may help with recruitment.
The nominated officer must undertake the following training and complete an ECB Enhanced DBS check:
- ECB Safeguarding Level 2 (ECB Online Course) or Safeguarding for Specialist Roles : Committee & Safeguarding Officers Course (if still dated within last 3 years)
- ECB Safe Hands for Club Safeguarding Officer's Workshop (ECB Face to Face Course)
Both of these training courses have to be renewed after a period of 3 years.
Safe Hands Training 2026 - Dates for your Diary
6.30pm - 9.30pm
- Tuesday 20 January 2026 - BOOK HERE
- Wednesday 25 February 2026 - BOOK HERE
- Monday 23 March 2026 - BOOK HERE
Cost:
Free to all Hertfordshire Affiliated Cricket Clubs
Venue:
Hertfordshire Sports Village
University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9EU
If you require further information then please contact:
Julie Page
County Safeguarding Officer
Email: safeguarding@hertscricket.org
Tel: 07741 272751
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