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WORCESTER SWIMMING CLUB
Worcester Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre
Sansome Walk | Worcester | WR1 1NU
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ABOUT OUR CLUB
SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN IN SPORT
Worcester Swimming Club complies with the ASA Child Protection Policy and Procedures. National Standards have been developed by the NSPCC that aim to promote best practice so that a safe environment for children and young people is achieved.
The principles behind these Standards are:
1. Children and young people have a right to enjoy sport, free from all forms of abuse and exploitation
2. All children and young people have equal rights to protection from harm
3. Everybody has a responsibility to support the care and protection of children
4. Sporting organisations have a duty of care to children and young people who take part in sport
To this end Worcester Swimming Club acknowledge their Duty of Care towards all our members and are committed to practice which protects children from harm: -
1. All staff and volunteers have been checked via the Criminals Record Bureau and any parent or person wishing to help or enter on the Poolside will be required to complete a purple ASA screening form, plus an application for Disclosure via the Criminal Records Office
2. Staff and volunteers in this organisation are required to accept and recognise their responsibility to develop awareness of the issues that cause children harm. Training in this area is provided and promoted.
3. We prioritize the sharing of information about child protection and good practice with children, parents, staff and volunteers
4. We acknowledge our responsibility towards sharing information about concerns with agencies, who need to know, and involving parents and children appropriately. Any incidents/complaints will be recorded in line with ASA policy. This will be undertaken in accordance with the ASA guidance on confidentiality and information sharing
5. Any parent or person wishing to Video/photograph by any means will have to register their details with the Club
At Worcester Swimming Club we believe that all children and young people regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation, have a right to be protected from abuse.
If you are experiencing abuse, or are concerned about a child, or member of staff within the club, please act on your concerns. You can seek help from any one of the following sources who will take appropriate action: -
1. Child Welfare Officer (John Hallam 01905 354751)
2. Club Coach or Teachers
3. Any Committee member
4. The ASA Swimline, 0808 100 4001. This is the ASA’s own Helpline which is manned by people who understand both swimming and the requirements of child protection. Calls are free and do not appear on itemised bills unless the call is made from a mobile phone.
5. NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (24 hrs), 0808 800 5000. Calls are free and do not appear on itemised bills unless the call is made from a mobile phone.
6. NSPCC textphone on 0800 056 0566
7. Worcester Social Services 01905 763763
Worcester Swimming Club is committed to taking your concerns seriously, and has policies and procedures to follow in the event of any allegations being made which will be treated in the strictest confidence.