NRSC acknowledge that it is essential that children and young people participating in swimming are able to do so in a safe and secure environment. The club accepts and recognises its responsibility by adopting the Swim England's Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures presently in force together with all future additions and amendments to that policy. The Child Protection Guidelines issued by the Swim England in conjunction with the NSPCC, as published in Wavepower. This document can be viewed at:

http://www.swimming.org/swimengland/wavepower-child-safeguarding-for-clubs/

The theme of Wavepower is to safeguard children and young people in line with current legislation and guidance. The responsibility to safeguard children in our clubs and related activities lies will all those involved in the sport and is not the sole responsibility of any one person at club, county or national level.

All volunteer roles identified in Wavepower are required to:

• Complete a Disclosure and Barring, (DBS), check and/or Enhanced DBS.
• Attend a Sports Coach UK Child Protection course and subsequent online training every three years.
• Are governed by the ASA Code of Ethics and NRSC Volunteer Code of Conduct.

Please contact Paul Munroe the club Welfare Officer [email protected] if you require any further clarification or have any concerns of a safeguarding nature. Further Swim England guidance on safeguarding can be found here:

Swim England Child Safeguarding Contacts

How To Raise A Concern or Complaint | Swim England Safeguarding

In emergency situations please call 999 or for advice call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.