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British Gymnastics regards the health, safety and welfare of all members to be of paramount importance, which should not be compromised. To this end, it is British Gymnastics policy to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, that procedures are in place to maintain a safe and healthy environment not only for our members but also for other persons who may be affected by the activities of British Gymnastics and/or our affiliated clubs and organisations.
British Gymnastics Health and Safety Policy
The British Gymnastics Health & Safety Management System and guidance documents have been designed to support British Gymnastics affiliated clubs and organisations to comply with the British Gymnastics policy and any relevant legal requirements.
Health & Safety guidance - safe coaching
Health & Safety guidance - safe participation
Health & Safety guidance - safe trips
The Management System is available for registered clubs to download on GymNet.
British Gymnastics health & safety FAQs
One of the benefits of being registered with British Gymnastics is free expert health and safety advice from Agility.
If you ever need the answer to these FAQ's or similar queries...
• What are my Health & Safety responsibilities?
• Are there forms and templates to help me?
• How do I undertake a Risk Assessment?
• What checks do I need to do and how often?
• When is an accident reportable?
• Who do I report accidents to?
…Then this is where Agility can help you.
Click here to read more information on Agility and how they can help you.
Tel: 01527 571 612
Email: bg.hs.advice@agilityrac.com
Website: www.agilityrac.com
Our aim is to ensure all young people who participate in gymnastics have a safe, fun, positive experience in the sport and are able to fulfil their potential.
British Gymnastics is committed to providing information and training opportunities for those working with children in gymnastics in order to help ensure a safe environment.
How will Safeguarding and Child Protection affect me?
The BG Safeguarding and Protecting Policy provides a framework for all those involved in gymnastics to meet their duty of care towards young people and are mandatory for all BG members (except where there are home country variations arising from legislative differences). Any individual or organisation that is providing a service to BG must also demonstrate that they comply with these standards. As part of our commitment to best practice in the care of children, BG expects all of its members to comply with the policy.
BG requires all coaches and relevant volunteers who are aged 16 and above who work or volunteering with children or protected adults to complete BG recognised Safeguarding training and a criminal record check (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in England and Wales and Access NI checks in Northern Ireland). It is also a requirement for these to be updated every 3 years to ensure it is consistent with the changes in law and legislation.
British Gymnastics also works closely with the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and has met the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels of the NSPCC CPSU Standards for Safeguarding Children in Sport.
To view policies and documents relating to Safeguarding and Protecting Children please click the links below
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy
Safeguarding Children – Abuse & Poor Practice
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Safeguarding Children – Safe Environment
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Safeguarding Children – Safe Recruitment
Safeguarding Glossary of Terms
If you have a concern relating to Safeguarding and Protecting Children and wish to make a report to British Gymnastics please complete the Child Protection Incident form below.
Child Protection Incident Form