City of Worcester Gymnastics have adopted the BG safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adult’s policy, with all coaches working towards this having attended recognised coaching courses, safeguarding and protecting children courses and completed a DBS. The club has also appointed welfare officers which have attended safeguarding and protecting children training and time to listen. Coaches are trained to an appropriate level for the gymnasts they coach and will stay within the restriction of their qualification and/or training. They will also ensure a safe environment for the gymnast to train in, reducing the risk of injury to a minimum. City of Worcester Gymnastics is committed to ensuring that those working with children and vulnerable adults adopt the best possible practice to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participants and staff. City of Worcester Gymnastics will endeavour to promote the highest standards of care for all members, staff and officials by:-
- adoption of British Gymnastics Health, safety and welfare guidelines.
- The adoption of British Gymnastics guidelines for the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
- The appointment of a Welfare Officer to whom grievances or complaints can be made confidentially.
- Ensuring that coaches and officials have been screened to confirm their suitability to work with children. This will include an enhanced DBS check for over 16s.
- Ensuring that the best coaching practice guidelines are followed at all times.
- Ensuring that grievances or complaints are dealt with promptly and in accordance with the grievance procedure.
- Ensuring that there are a minimum of two responsible adults at all training sessions.
- Ensuring that the participants and parents are aware of the purposes of videoing, filming or photography during training or events.
- Having a zero tolerance level of poor practice, bullying or any other potential form of abuse.
- Enforcing a strict code of conduct for all members, staff and coaches.
- Promoting the ongoing training and development of coaches both through British Gymnastics Coaching schemes, and in child protection training.
- The club encourages individuals from all communities to become involved in all levels of participation, coaching, officiating and management. All individuals must be treated fairly and equally regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or political persuasion or disability.