TYLDESLEY SWIMMING AND WATER POLO CLUB
CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT
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The main objective
of the club is to provide children and young people with appropriate safety and protection whilst in the care of Tyldesley
Swimming and Water Club.
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To ensure
that all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial origin, religion and sexual identity are protected from abuse
whether
PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL NEGLECT SEXUAL
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All teachers/coaches/helpers/volunteers
of the club are governed by the A.S.A. and LS.T.C. Code of Ethics and shall respond in accordance with these at all times.
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All teachers/coaches/helpers/volunteers
of the club are governed by the A.S.A. Child Protection in Swimming Procedures and Guidelines.
CLUB STATEMENT ON ABUSE:-
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The club will
not tolerate any form of bullying, whether physical, verbal or emotional.
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The club will
not tolerate disrespect for another person.
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The club will
not tolerate any inappropriate language.
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The club will
not tolerate any sexually suggestive comments.
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The club will
not encourage behaviour deemed inappropriate for the circumstances.
SUSPICIONS/ALLEGATIONS
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It is not
the responsibility of anyone working within the club to take the decision whether a child has been abused or not. However,
there is a responsibility to act on any concerns through contact with the appropriate authorities i.e Social Services/Police.
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The club will
appoint a CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER in accordance with A.S.A Child Protection in Swimming Procedures and Guidelines in conjunction
with the N.S.P.C.C.
CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER IS:
BRONWYN GENDALL 01942 892698
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Any suspicions
or allegations of abuse should be reported to the Club Child Protection officer, who will take such steps as considered necessary
to ensure the safety of the child or any other child/children that may be at risk.
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All suspicions
and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately by the Child Protection Officer.
PRESIDENT AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MARCH 2003
