Bircotes Leisure Centre
Whitehouse Road, Bircotes, Doncaster
S. Yorks. DN11 8EF
T: 01302 743979
Retford Leisure Centre
Old Hall Drive, Retford
Notts. DN22 7EA
T: 01777 706500
Worksop Leisure Centre
Valley Road, Worksop
Notts. S81 7EN
T: 01909 473937
Kilton Forest Golf Course
Blyth Road, Worksop
Notts. S81 0TL
T: 01909 486563
Sports Development
17b The Square, Retford
Notts. DN22 6DB
T: 01909 534523
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
Sport helps children to grow and develop
Through sport children can develop valuable qualities such as leadership,
confidence and self esteem. Every child and young person has the right to
have fun, be safe and free from harm during any activity they take part in.
It is essential that parents and carers have a general awareness of good
practice when selecting a sports activity for a young person to attend. This
will ensure that they can enjoy sport within a safe and secure environment
where they feel protected and empowered to make the most suitable
choices. Providing children with positive sporting experiences means that
they will be more likely to achieve their true potential.
It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that
sports activities are SAFE and FUN!
DID YOU KNOW…
You can get details of all our policies for safeguarding and protecting
children in sport or to download a copy of the most up to date policy go
to:
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
There you will also find other policies available for review including our
codes of conduct and customer charter.
WHAT WE DO
To help make sure we are keeping everyone within our sporting activities as
safe as possible we carry out a number of checks and procedures, this
ensures all our participants get the best value service.
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All employees within leisure and sports development are required to
have regular Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau checks and adequate
references sought so we know our employees are safe to work with
children and vulnerable adults.
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All our employees are fully qualified in any activity they are leading, this
helps to make sure they always know what they are doing.
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All our sessions are run in open environments where parents and carers
of children involved are encouraged to watch.
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All our equipment is regularly checked and serviced to ensure your child
is safe during any activity.
PARENTS’ CODE
• Make sure your child has the correct equipment and clothing appropriate
for the activity.
• Provide your child with a suitable drink.
• Inform the coach or activity leader of any special requirements your child
may have.
• Inform them of any injury, illness or medical condition and make sure
your child has the required medication to hand.
• Provide staff involved with emergency contact details and inform them
immediately should these change.
• Be punctual when dropping off or collecting your child, and remember if
they are under 8 years of age they must not be left at sessions alone.
• If watching the session, always be encouraging and respect all
participants, coaches, leaders and other parents.
• Take an active interest in your child's participation and progress in the
activity or sport.
KIDS’ CODE
• Listen to your coach or activity leader at all times and follow the rules
which they have set out for you.
• Always arrive prepared and on time for your activity.
• Think about what you do and say to others in your activity, don’t swear
or insult them.
• Say NO to bullying! Bullying can mean things like name calling, hitting,
stealing or damaging another persons belongings.
• If you have any problems at all, make sure you tell an adult who you
trust straight away, you don’t need to keep anything a secret.
• Remember all you need to do is try your best at all times and include
everyone in your games and activities.