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Become An Welfare Officer

Assessment

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Winn Family Association · Training Centre — Assessment

You need 85% to pass. You can retake it as often as you like. Pass and your certificate is issued automatically.

1 What does 'safeguarding' mean? Coaching players to improve their game Protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse, neglect, bullying and exploitation Managing the league's fixtures and results Selecting the league's strongest team

2 Within the Winn Family T-20 League, whose responsibility is safeguarding? Only the Welfare Officer's Only the umpires' Everyone's Only the coaches'

3 Which of the following is part of good safeguarding? Ignoring concerns until the end of the season Putting people's welfare first and acting appropriately when concerns arise Keeping concerns to yourself Deciding who is telling the truth

4 Why does safeguarding matter in cricket? It decides the league winner It helps prevent abuse, build trust and encourage participation It speeds up matches It reduces the number of volunteers needed

5 The Welfare Officer acts as the… Head coach First point of contact for safeguarding and welfare concerns Match scorer Team selector

6 Does the Welfare Officer investigate allegations? Yes, they lead every investigation No — their role is to ensure concerns are reported and managed correctly Only for adults Only during matches

7 Before each fixture, the Welfare Officer should: Choose the batting order Ensure emergency contact information and first aid arrangements are in place Coach the bowlers Decide the result

8 During a match, a Welfare Officer should: Stay hidden from participants Be visible and approachable, and observe behaviour Focus only on the score Leave the ground

9 After the match, the Welfare Officer should: Delete all records Complete incident reports and secure confidential records Discuss incidents publicly Do nothing further

10 What are the four main categories of abuse? Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Neglect Physical, Verbal, Online and Financial Emotional, Financial, Verbal and Neglect Physical, Emotional, Online and Financial

11 Which is an example of physical abuse? Constant criticism Hitting, pushing or shaking Ignoring injuries Spreading rumours

12 Which is an example of emotional abuse? Humiliation, threats or constant criticism Leaving a child unsupervised A one-off accidental injury Providing first aid

13 If you become aware of sexual abuse, you should: Wait until the end of the season Report it immediately Investigate it yourself first Ignore it unless it happens again

14 Which is an example of neglect? Encouraging participation Ignoring injuries or leaving children unsupervised Listening to concerns Following the Code of Conduct

15 Bullying can take which of these forms? Only physical Physical, verbal, emotional and online (cyberbullying) Only online Only verbal

16 Repeated teasing and name-calling should be: Accepted as 'banter' Treated as bullying and never accepted as 'banter' Ignored Encouraged

17 Which of the following is a possible warning sign that someone may need support? Enjoying training Sudden behaviour changes, withdrawal or unexplained injuries Improved concentration Making new friends

18 Does a single warning sign confirm that abuse is happening? Yes, always No — but repeated patterns should always be taken seriously Only for adults Only during matches

19 If someone discloses a concern to you, you should: Promise it will stay completely secret Stay calm, listen, reassure them, record what was said and report it Investigate it yourself Tell them to toughen up

20 When someone discloses a concern, can you promise complete confidentiality? Yes No — you must explain you cannot promise complete confidentiality Only if they ask Only for adults

21 Should a Welfare Officer investigate a concern themselves? Yes, straight away Never — the concern should be reported, not investigated by you Only if no one else is available Only serious ones

22 What is the first step when a safeguarding concern is raised? Post about it online Ensure immediate safety Finish the match first Decide if it is true

23 If you are unsure whether something is a safeguarding concern, you should: Delay reporting until you are certain Never delay reporting — report it Ask the crowd Ignore it

24 Which of the following breaks confidentiality and must be avoided? Sharing information only with those who need to know Posting about an incident on social media Recording what was said Reporting to the Safeguarding Lead

25 Professional boundaries mean a Welfare Officer should: Show favouritism to the best players Behave professionally, treat everyone equally and avoid favouritism Share concerns with friends Ignore the Code of Conduct

26 A junior player tells you another volunteer regularly shouts aggressively at them. What should you do? Ignore it Tell the player to be tougher Listen, reassure them, record the concern and report it Confront the volunteer immediately

27 A volunteer is posting photographs of junior players online without permission. What should happen? Nothing — photos are always fine Inform the Welfare Officer, check whether consent was given and follow the WFA photography policy Share the photos more widely Ask the players to pose for more

28 Creating a safe cricket environment includes: Ignoring inappropriate behaviour Respecting others, using positive language and challenging inappropriate behaviour Excluding new players Favouring stronger teams

29 What minimum pass mark is required to complete the WFA601 assessment? 50% 70% 85% 100%

30 Which best sums up the Welfare Officer's approach to concerns? Investigate, then decide whether to report Place welfare first, never ignore concerns, and report them immediately Wait to see if the concern repeats Keep concerns private from the Safeguarding Lead

🎓 Certificate earned! A certificate for this course has been added to your account.

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The Winn Family Association

Governing body of the Winn Family T-20 League. Keeper of the rules, the code of conduct and the safety of everyone who plays.

info@winnfamilyleague.com

The Association Who We Are The WFA in the Community The WFA Committees WFA Careers Training Centre Book Coaching WFA Academy Brand Protection Sustainability Our Garden. Our Game.Sponsors & Supporters Contact Us

Rules & Policies Rules & Regulations Winter Cup 2026 Rules Code of Conduct New Cricket Format Your Safety Betting, Match Fixing and Inside Information Discrimination, Racism, Harassment and Inclusion Policy The WFA Rules Discrimination to Match Officials Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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