Health & Safety
Health & Safety and Welfare Policy
Health, Safety and Welfare
The Health, Safety and Welfare of our Children,
Gymnasts, Adults and Coaches is paramount to us.
Please observe and follow the club’s policy guidelines below:
Promoting essential physical and educational development, for all early year’s children from walking to school age. Recognised over the years as a successful, safe effective and child friendly environment.
HEALTH:
- Children should not attend if they have symptoms of any transferral illness.
- Inform the coach of any Health or injury issues.
SAFETY:
- Long hair should be tied back.
- Loose baggy clothing which may catch on apparatus should be removed including Hoody’s tops.
- Children should be appropriately dressed.
- No dresses are to be worn, unless with leggings or shorts underneath.
- No costume attire is to be worn.
- No socks or shoes are to be worn in the gym.
- No jewellery or watches to be worn including ear & body piercing. Use plaster to cover if needed.
SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE:
- All individuals will be treated fairly and equally regardless of gender, age religion and ethnicity.
- Personal details will be safely stored and used appropriately.
- No group photographs or videos of children/gymnasts is to be posted on social media, unless authorised.
The club acknowledges its duty of care towards all participants with regards to their health, safety, particular needs and welfare.