Child Welfare

Child Welfare

Maxwell Swim Club is dedicated to providing a friendly, caring and safe environment for all it’s members.

We are committed to everyone having the right to enjoy swimming in an environment free from the threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.

Advisory Note to Parents
All the centres allow access to the general public and therefore we advise that children remain within the centre until they are collected and are not left to wander and wait alone outside.
Please read the attached document re The Responsibility of Children During and After Training Sessions

Swine Flu Message from the Welfare Officer
As you will be aware, there have been cases of the influenza A H1N1v virus (swine flu) in many different countries around the world and now in the UK.

The local Primary Care Trusts are reporting a steady increase in the number of cases of swine flu in the surrounding areas. Many schools/clubs have now been affected and we are continuing to monitor the situation closely.

We are aware that there are children who belong to the club who have some unconfirmed symptoms. Please click here to read the full details

Worried, concerned, upset?
If you are worried or unhappy about something please tell your coach or Angie the club’s welfare officer, or an adult you trust, we will help you.

If you don’t feel able to tell anyone close to you there are others who can help, these numbers are freephone numbers so it won’t cost you any money from payphones or your house phone

Or you could download the following leaflet and use the “your voice” section to let us know why you feel unhappy

There are lots of websites that you can also visit for advice

ChildpowerYourVoice on the ASA Website
www.kidscape.org.uk
www.childline.org.uk
www.there4me.com
www.bullying.co.uk

Parents, coaches and carers , below is some additional information regarding the safeguarding of your children
ASA Child Welfare in Swimming Procedures and Guidelines, Wave Power document
Child Protection Leaflet for parents