CRB and Child Protection
It is recommended that all Coaches practicing both in the GBWBA League and recreationally, attend the Sports Coach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop every 3 years to ensure up-to-date knowledge of procedures. This workshop is aimed at any individual who is involved with coaching, leading or assisting within children's activities. It covers topics including good coaching practice, recognising signs of abuse and the correct course of action to take if concerns are raised.
To find your nearest workshop, please click here (http://www.sportscoachuk.org/workshops.php)
CRB
GBWBA are currently in the process of gaining the Criminal Records Bureau – Disclosure Services License, which will enable members to obtain CRB Enhanced Police Checks through the Association. This procedure will be in place for the 2010-11 Season where all coaches will be encouraged to obtain a CRB through GBWBA.
With regards to the safeguarding of individuals within a wheelchair basketball environment, GBWBA would like to emphasise on the needs to carry out the appropriate checks. Therefore, the table below has been created to support, clarify and give guidance to clubs and partner organisations.
The codes and descriptions have been provided by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and have been selected by GBWBA as those that are applicable to wheelchair basketball.
03 Description: A position whose normal duties include caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of children.
04 Description: A position whose normal duties involve unsupervised contact with children under arrangements made by a responsible person.
POSITIONS: Coaches(all levels), Club Welfare Officer, Safeguarding Officer, Conditioning Staff, Development and Performance Staff, Development Activity GB Players, First Aiders, Physiotherapists, Medical Staff, Escorts, Classifiers, Team Managers (including Support Staff), Match Officials, Drivers,