Governance

Compliance & Policies

As a Swim England affiliated club, we publish our key policies and governance documents here for members, parents and anyone else who'd like to see them.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Keeping children, young people and adults at risk safe is everyone's responsibility. Our policy and safeguarding resources are below, along with how to contact our Welfare Officer.

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Safeguarding Policy

Our full safeguarding policy, in line with Swim England's Wavepower framework.

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Safeguarding Policy Summary

A one-page summary of our safeguarding policy.

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Safeguarding Leaflet — Children

A child-friendly guide to staying safe and happy at the club.

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Safeguarding Leaflet — Teens

A safeguarding guide written for teenage swimmers.

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Welfare Officer contact

Our Club Welfare Officer, Lynn Wenlock, is the first point of contact for any safeguarding or welfare concern.

welfare@northgateswimming.co.uk

Codes of conduct

Codes of Conduct

Expected standards of behaviour for everyone involved with the club — choose the code that applies to you.

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Athletes (under 18)

For swimmers and members of the club aged under 18.

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Athletes (18 and over)

For adult swimmers and members of the club.

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Parents / Guardians

For parents and guardians of members aged under 18.

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Coaches and Teachers

For members of the coaching and teaching team.

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Committee, officials & volunteers

For committee members, officials and volunteers at the club.

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Other policies

Policies & governance

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Club Constitution

The club's governing document, setting out how Northgate Swimming Club is run.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

We follow Swim England's guidance on inclusion — see their Inclusion Hub for the full policy framework we work to.

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Photography & Filming Policy

We follow Swim England's Wavepower guidance on photography and filming at sessions, galas and events.

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Complaints Procedure

How to raise a concern or complaint — via Swim England's member support guidance on resolving issues with your club.

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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and store personal data for members and parents/guardians, in line with UK GDPR.