Richmond
Swimming Club
Code
of Conduct
The
Code of Conduct has been written to be consistent with the
Amateur Swimming Associations new guidelines for swimming
clubs, the requirements of Teddington Pool and the Area
Child Protection Committee’s policy on child protection.
Richmond Swimming Club asks that all club members and/or
parents/carers:
Remember that the club can only take responsibility for
children and young people in the water and on poolside. At
all other times children remain the responsibility of their
parents.
Arrange to meet children and young people following the
swimming session promptly and collect from inside the
building. If you do not stay with your child please ensure
they know how to contact you.
Ensure that children and young people only change for
swimming in the designated changing areas provided.
Ensure that children and young people in swimwear do not
use the public areas such as the balcony or reception
without covering up with a robe or a towel. Children who
are wet must not go ‘dry side’ of the pool.
Request permission and register with reception before
taking any photographic images with a camera/mobile phone
or video, as written permission must be given by parents of
any child appearing in a photograph. In order that we can
assure parents that photos are not taken without permission
please do not use mobile phones on the balcony or in the
changing rooms or any other area where photography would be
inappropriate.
Please report any concerns that you have about the welfare
of a child to the clubs co-ordinator for child protection
(Karen
Thornby).
Behave
towards others without discrimination and treat everyone
with respect and dignity
Ensure that the rules and requests of Teddington Pool with
regard to conduct are followed
Remember that teachers and club officials are volunteers
who give generously of their time for the benefit of club
members
An enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check is undertaken in
respect of all swimming teachers and club officials. This
check is updated every 3 years.
Please notify the club protection co-ordinator of any
concerns you may have about the conduct of any teacher of
club official which gives you concern about the welfare of
a child. Any concerns will be followed up in accordance
with the Area Child Protection Committees policy. If your
concern involves the child protection co-ordinator directly
please bring it to the attention of the club
chairman
Peter Edmead.
As a
club member or a parent of a club member you may use the
Swimline to report any concerns where you feel the welfare
of a child is at risk.
Swimline 0808 100 40001. Alternatively,
you may call the
NSPCC Child Protection Help line on 0808 800 5000.
This
is a 24hr service and calls are free.