Tom Gresty Swim School Normal Operating Procedure for Bilton Grange School

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The swimming pool building must NOT be entered unless Tom Gresty or a nominated responsible person is present. No outdoor footwear to be worn in pool area. Blue ‘overshoes’ are provided from container on wall in vestibule. Separate, male and female changing rooms are provided and incorporate showers for the use of swimmers only. These should be turned off immediately after use; otherwise children in later lessons may have no hot water. Parents are responsible for the supervision and good behaviour of their children in the changing rooms, as well as for the safe keeping of belongings. A lost property bag is kept by Tom Gresty but this does not mean all items will be collected at the end of a session. Suitable attire is to be worn by all swimmers before entering the pool area. Once a pupil has been handed over to the teacher the responsibility for that pupil’s safety and behaviour becomes that of the teacher. In the event of an emergency the members of staff may sound the alarm by using a whistle. The following codes will apply:

  One short blast - To attract the attention of all teachers, pupils and parents.

  One long blast – To alert teachers and swimmers to 'stop and be aware of a

  problem.

  Two long blasts – To signify emergency. All swimmers to clear the pool.

  Three long blasts – Indicates all teachers, swimmers and parents to vacate the

  pool and building via authorised routes under the guidance of staff. 

All pool users should be made aware of ‘Emergency Fire Procedures@ relating to the safe exit of the building and going to the designated assembly area adjacent to the Bursar’s Office.All teachers are given an ‘Information Pack’, which contains Emergency Procedure, Code of Ethics, Procedures and Guidelines for the protection of children’ and information relating to the Teaching of Swimming.A basket of ‘disc’ swimming aids will be available on the poolside for issuing to swimmers who are still in need of floatation aids. A ‘First Aid’ box is available on poolside which is kept up to date by the nominated First Aiders.The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety rescue equipment is ready for use, consisting of ‘Rescue pole, life belt, throwing rope and floats’.The Lifeguard and teachers must equally ensure any equipment not in use is kept clear of poolside walkways. At the commencement of lessons, the lifeguard should be positioned close to the exit from the boys changing rooms to ensure no swimmers runs out onto the poolside straight into deep water. Any teachers not involved in teaching at ‘changeover’ times should place themselves close to the girls changing room to ensure a similar accident does not occur.Prior to employment by the Tom Gresty Swim School prospective teachers will be requested to provide proof of teaching qualifications. They may also be asked to agree to complete a ‘Disclosure Application Form’ to be sent to the CRB if the Swim School feels it necessary.All teachers will be expected to have a though understanding of both the ‘Code of Ethics’ and the ‘ A.S.A.’s Child Protection in Swimming’ guidelines and procedures. Parents and swimmers to be warned of occasional excessive temperatures of the showers. ALL vehicles belonging to parents and staff MUST be left in the Nursery car park and NOT in the area adjacent to the pool

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