What safeguarding training do coaches and other volunteers need?
Rule- England
- Wales
- ECB
- Safe Hands
- Safeguarding
- Club cricket
- Under 18s
- 2026
- Club Safeguarding Officers
The ECB Safeguarding Training Matrix (April 2025) uses three levels:
- SGL1, Safeguarding Induction: a 30-minute online module for anyone.
- SGL2, Safeguarding Level 2: a 1-hour online course with an assessment, for specialist roles. Certification is valid for 3 years. It replaced Safeguarding for Specialist Roles (SSR).
- SGL3, Safe Hands workshop: a 3-hour face-to-face workshop led by an ECB-trained tutor.
| Role | Training | ECB Enhanced DBS |
|---|---|---|
| Club and League Safeguarding Officers | SGL2 and SGL3 required | Required |
| Coaches; All Stars and Dynamos Activators | SGL2 required | Required |
| Captains and vice-captains, age group team managers, junior supervisors, volunteer coordinators, umpires | SGL2 highly recommended | Required |
| Club Chair | SGL2 and SGL3 highly recommended | Not required |
| Committee members | SGL2 highly recommended | Not required |
| All Stars and Dynamos helpers | SGL2 highly recommended | Required if volunteering for more than 3 sessions |
| Players, parents and carers, club administrators, grounds, bar and catering staff |
Added 21 Oct 2026