Turtles Swimming Club

Child Protection Policy Statement

The Turtles Swimming Club is committed to ensuring that all young people who play sport have a safe and positive experience.  The club is committed to developing and implementing policies and procedures, which ensure that everyone knows and accepts their responsibility in relation to a duty of care for young people. The Turtles Swimming Club recognises that it is not the responsibility of those individuals working within the club to determine if abuse has taken place, but it is their responsibility to act upon and report any concerns.

If any person within the club has a doubt to this policy’s relevance to their role and duties then please contact the Child Welfare Officer for The Turtles Swimming Club : Sylvia Smith  (Telephone 01895 635529)

The Club and those involved with the club will abide by the following principles and statements:

·       All young people within The Turtles Swimming Club, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability, have the right to be protected.

·       All young people participating in sport have a right to do so in a safe environment.

·       Adults working at The Turtles Swimming Club will provide a safe, positive and fun sporting experience for young people.

·       Adults – volunteers, coaches and officials will understand and be supported in their role and responsibility with regard to the Duty of Care for young people. Junior members should always be accompanied in the changing rooms by a parent or carer of the same gender.

·       All suspicions and allegations will be taken seriously, managed and dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

·       It is the responsibility of the child protection experts to determine whether or not abuse has taken place, but it is the responsibility of all those working within The Turtles Swimming Club to report any concerns.

·       The club will assist coaches, volunteers and officials to remain up-to-date with the latest Child Protection issues.

·       The club will appoint a Child Welfare Officer whose role is to be responsible for issues concerning child welfare at the club.

·       The club will carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the safety of young people and all members of the club.

The Turtles Swimming Club has a full Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy that provides further in-depth information on Child Protection & Safeguarding within the sports club.  To get a copy of this Policy please contact the Child Welfare Officer or view on the Turtles Website:  www.ruislipturtles.org.uk