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Bubbles Swimming Safe Guarding Policy

This policy applies to all staff or anyone working on behalf of Bubbles Swimming

The purpose of this policy

To protect children and young people who receive Bubbles Swimming’s services. This includes siblings of users all children and adults who attend the facility.
To provide staff and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding and child protection.

Bubbles Swimming believes that no person should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all people and to keep them safe. We are committed to practise in a way that protects them.

We recognise that

The welfare of the child is paramount.
Some children are additionally vulnerable.
Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare.

We will seek to keep children and young people safe by:

Valuing them, listening to and respecting them.
Appointing a lead teacher who is responsible for taking action on any reports or concerns raised within Bubbles Swimming.
Adopting child protection and safeguarding practises through a procedures and a code of conduct for all staff.
Recruiting staff in a safe way.
Recording and storing information professionally and securely.
Using safeguarding procedures to share concerns and relevant information with agencies, who need to know, and involving children, young people, parents, families and carers appropriately.
Using our procedures to manage any allegations against staff.
Creating and maintain an anti-bullying environment.
Ensuring that we have effective complaints and whistle blowing procedures in place.
Ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment for our children, young people, staff and families.

Contact details

Lead Teacher Secondary Teacher

Kate Renfrew Sadd Mark Sadd

07746942039 07743202732

CEOP Child Exploitation and Online Protection

www.ceop.police.uk

NSPCC helpline

0808 800 5000

Bubbles Swimming Safe Guarding Procedure

How to recognise and what to do concerning child abuse

When working for Bubbles Swimming you are responsible for ensuring and reporting any concerns regarding to a child’s safety or welfare. We aim to ensure those children who attend Bubbles Swimming, and any other children who may come to the attention of Bubbles Swimming, receive the protection and support they need if they are at risk of abuse. Additionally, we have a responsibility to anyone who attends our facility and concerns referring to an adult should also be discussed and reported.

Different type of abuse

Physical abuse - Anything that can cause physical harm.

Emotional abuse - Persistent emotional maltreatment.

Sexual abuse - Forcing or enticing any one to take part in sexual activity.

Neglect - Persistent failure to meet a person’s basic needs.

In terms of specific signs and indicators, sometimes there are physical signs such as

Unexplained bruises or other injuries.
Poor appearance or hygiene.
Recurring untreated health problems.
Not meeting developmental milestones.
Being left alone.
Unsuitable home environment.

A child’s behaviour can also help indicate they are being abused. Look out for signs that a child is unsettled or unhappy.

Withdrawn.
Sudden behaviour changes.
Anxiety.
Clingy.
Depressed.
Aggressive.
Self-harm.

From a swimming teachers viewpoint we get to see much more of a child’s body and can often see things usually covered by clothes. Please keep this in mind, as we may be the only person who can see injuries.

Ways abuse may be brought to your attention

Direct disclosure by the child.
Disclosure about another child.
A child may offer worrying information.
Member of staff may be concerned about appearance or behaviour of a child or parent.
Parent or carer may make a disclosure.

What to say

Reassure the child that telling someone about it was the right thing to do.
Tell them that you now have to do what you can to keep them safe.
Let the child know that you will need to tell other people.
Let them tell their whole story, but do not lead or quiz them at all.
Make sure you are clear about what they are telling you.
Give the child the ChildLine number 0800 1111.

What to do

Never be alone with a child.
Make a clear record of what has happened or the concerns you have.
Share these with someone. This may be by discussion or your written records.
Make a decision on what action to take. It may help to ask advice concerning this especially from the lead teacher.
Written records should be signed and dated by all individuals concerned.

People who you could contact or speak to about your concerns.

Lead Teachers

Kate Renfrew Sadd - 07746 942039
Mark Sadd - 07743 202732

Local Police - 01245 491491

Social services - 0345 603 7627

NSPCC Helpline - 0808 800 5000

ChildLine - 0800 1111

STA - 01922 645097

Swim England - 01509 618700

If your unsure

Speak to someone about any concerns you have regarding any child or young person, chances are that there is nothing to worry about but you may be the first or only person to notice something or equally someone else may have concerns that when coupled with your own highlight an issue.