Codes of Conduct
We expect certain standards of behavior from all our members. By becoming a part of Slough Dolphin SC—whether as an athlete, parent, coach, or volunteer—you agree to adhere to the relevant Code of Conduct below.
You have the right to:
- Feel safe and know how you can raise concerns.
- Be respected and treated fairly by every member of the club.
- Feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality, faith, ability or any other relevant characteristic.
We expect you to:
- Listen to your coach or teacher, behave responsibly and speak out when something isn't right.
- Never leave the premises (at either training or a competition) without agreeing it with your coach, teacher or team manager first.
- Report any incidents of bullying or unacceptable behaviour to the welfare officer, even if you're just a witness.
You have the right to:
- Be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity.
- Feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality, faith, ability, or any other relevant characteristic.
We expect you to:
- Let someone know if you are leaving the premises (at either training or a competition). This is just as important for our adult members as well as those under 18 to know that you are safe at all times.
- Respect and celebrate differences in the club and you will not discriminate against anyone else.
- Report any concerns you have about someone taking photographs or footage of others in the changing areas.
You have the right to:
- Be assured that your child is safeguarded at all times during activity with the club.
- Know who the Welfare Officer(s) is/are and how to contact them.
- Know that anyone training or looking after your child at a club activity has the appropriate qualifications, checks and training.
We expect you to:
- Ensure your child arrives to sessions on time and is picked up promptly.
- Remember that children get a wide range of benefits from participating in one of our sports... It’s not all about winning.
- Not enter poolside or interrupt training or competitions unless in an emergency situation.
You have the right to:
- Be supported in your role and respected and treated fairly by the club.
- Have access to ongoing training and CPD in all aspects of your role.
We expect you to:
- Respect your position of trust to maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships with athletes, not using your position to obtain personal benefit or reward.
- Keep children safe in your sessions with appropriate staffing ratios, using safe methods of instruction and techniques and by putting their safety first.
- Complete Swim England safeguarding training every three years.
You have the right to:
- Be supported in your role and respected and treated fairly by the club.
- Feel welcomed, valued and listened to.
We expect you to:
- Treat all personal information about members or their families on a confidential ‘need-to-know’ basis unless information sharing with others is required to protect and safeguard a child from harm.
- Ensure you have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (renewable every three years) as applicable to your role.
- Always put the wellbeing, health and safety of the child before all other considerations including the development of performance.
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