SELBY DISTRICT SWANS GYMNASTICS ACADEMY SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT
Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and British Gymnastics requirements.
The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.
All children:
- have a positive and enjoyable experience of sport at Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy in a safe and child centred environment
- are protected from abuse whilst participating in Gymnastics or outside of the activity.
- Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.
As part of our safeguarding policy Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy will promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people
- ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
- ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
- prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
- ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.
The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy . Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation.
Monitoring
The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the following circumstances:
- changes in legislation and/or government guidance
- as required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, UK Sport and/or Home Country Sports Councils and British Gymnastics
- as a result of any other significant change or event.
Safeguarding & Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy Adoption Statement
This is to confirm that Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy has adopted the following British Gymnastics policies to safeguarding & Protect children & vulnerable adults:
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy July 2018;
Safeguarding Children - Abuse & Poor Practice (30 November 2017); Safeguarding Children - Safe Environment (30 October 2017); Safeguarding Children - Safe Recruitment (07 October 2014);
Signed ...Claire Low... (Club Chair)
Date ...05/09/18...
Signed ...Charlene Bell... (Club Welfare Officers)
Date:...05/09/18...
Health, Safety and Welfare Policy Adoption Statement
This is to confirm that Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy has adopted the British Gymnastics Health, Safety and Welfare Policy (16 March 2018)
Signed ...Claire Low ...(Club Chair / Coach)
Date ...05/09/18...
Signed ...Charlene Bell ... (Club Welfare Officer)
Date: ...05/09/18...
Equality Policy Adoption Statement
This is to confirm that Selby District Swans Gymnastics Academy has adopted the British Gymnastics Equality Policy (15 March 2017)
Signed ...Claire Low ... (Club Chair / Coach)
Date ...05/09/18...
Signed ...Charlene Bell ... (Club Welfare Officer)
Date: ...05/09/18...