Doncaster Town Cricket Club (DTCC) is fully committed to the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion of opportunity in cricket, and to ensuring that its employees, members and all other individuals working or volunteering for DTCC and participating in or watching DTCC\u2019s activities are treated fairly and are able to conduct their activities free from discrimination, harassment or intimidation. DTCC aims to provide a safe, positive experience and creating a culture where people can thrive irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, or background.<\/p>\n
At DTCC we believe that everyone should be able to say \u201ccricket is a game for me\u201d.<\/p>\n
The club will comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that its employees, members, and volunteers adhere to these requirements and this policy. There are eight protected characteristics that apply, and these are:<\/p>\n
DTCC will do this by:<\/p>\n
The club will also adhere by the 2021 ECB code. This ECB Anti-Discrimination Code (the Code) is part of the ECB\u2019s continuing efforts to maintain the integrity, diversity and inclusivity of cricket. It will be a breach of this Code for any Participant to:<\/p>\n
1.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 act in any manner, make any omission, or engage in any conduct, which does, or is likely to, offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage and\/or vilify any reasonable person, or group of people, based on, or by reference to, any Protected Characteristic; and\/or<\/p>\n
1.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 make any decision or any omission or do anything which might reasonably be deemed to discriminate against any person, or group of people, or to disadvantage that individual or group based on any Protected Characteristic unless permitted by law; and\/or<\/p>\n
1.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 fail to provide an effective, timely and proportionate response to an alleged breach under paragraphs 1.1 and\/or 1.2 above, carried out by any individual or organisation under the jurisdiction of the Participant. (in instances where the Participant is an organisation)<\/p>\n
for full document \u2013 https:\/\/resources.ecb.co.uk\/ecb\/document\/2021\/06\/07\/3697fba4-c45f-4ffa-8cca-900110aeee49\/ECB-Anti-Discrimination-Code-2021.2.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n DTCC is committed to an investigation into any claims when brought to its attention of discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse, or victimisation of an individual, and reserves the right to impose such sanction as it considers appropriate and proportionate, where such is found to be the case.<\/p>\n DTCC will continue to monitor and review this policy and take the necessary action to ensure the club promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Sport of Cricket operating in line with good practice and current legislation.<\/p>\n References:<\/p>\n DTCC Anti-bullying policy April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Managing Children Away from the Club April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Juniors playing in Adult Matches April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Missing Children April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Photography, Filming and Live Streaming Policy April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Recognising signs of Abuse and Neglect April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Responding to, Recording and Reporting Concerns April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Safeguarding Policy April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Social Media, Online Communications and Online Safety April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Sun Protection April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Supervising Juniors at Cricket Sessions April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Transport April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Welcoming and Safeguarding Players with Disabilities April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Whistleblowing Policy April 2024<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Concussion Policy April 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n DTCC Guidelines on Girls Playing in Boys Age Group Leagues April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Changing Rooms and Showering Facilities April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC Coaches Working with Children April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n DTCC EDI April 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n See Website for EDI officer\u2019s details.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Martin Hall and Paul Leach<\/b><\/p>\n If you wish to report a safeguarding concern of any nature, please use the contact form below which will be sent directly to Martin and Paul in confidence. If you would prefer to speak directly with either Martin or Paul, please don’t hesitate to approach them in person when at the club or alternatively, their contact details are:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n
Club Safeguarding Officers<\/h3>\n