Child Welfare/Protection

The club follows the ASA Child Protection Procedures as laid out in "Wave Power" ASA Child Protection Procedures.

These child protection procedures are based on the following principles:

• The child's welfare is the first consideration
• All children, regardless of age, gender, racial origin, religious belief, sexual identity and any disability have a right to enjoy sport free from all forms of abuse or sexual exploitation
• The club has a responsibility to maintain confidentiality in all cases involving child protection and poor practice in line with current legislation

A full copy of the child protection procedures  and referral forms are  available as an additional appendix. This can be obtained from the Club Welfare Officer , on the club website or using the following ASA  link

http://www.sportcentric.com/vmgmt/vfilemgmt/page/filedownload/1,8202,5026-49221-84094-0-file,00.pdf

If you have a concern your first point of contact should be the Club Welfare Officer, however there are  other  advice lines and relevant contact numbers which are also listed below:

Child line: 0800 1111

NSPC Child Protection line: 0808 800 5000

Kidscape: 020730 3300

ASA Swimline: 0808 100 4001

Reading Local Authority Services:

Social Services: 0118 9553601

Out of hours Reading minicom Tel: 0118 9390700

Police Protection Team: 0845 8505 505