CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURES FOR SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRES

All organisations have both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that when they are given responsibility for children they should provide them with the highest possible standard of care. This document has been written by sports coach UK in response to the demand from partner agencies with the assistance of the NSPCC and Sport England. It has subsequently been adapted and published by ISRM to make it particularly relevant to those working in sport and leisure facilities and in the area of sports development. Includes:

• Comprehensive policy and implementation procedures
• Essential information for everyone with a duty of care towards young and vulnerable participants
• Model procedures designed to complement essential training in child protection for key staff.

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THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF BOUNCY CASTLES

Bouncy castles and similar bouncing devices are being used increasingly in many locations in and around sports centres. Whilst a good additional source of revenue generation, considerable care must be taken to ensure their safe operation. The publication is a comprehensive guide to this subject area and has been produced to incorporate aspects of both the HSE Guidance Note PM 76 and the manufacturing company ‘Boing’s’ instructions to users. It covers: basic operating and emergency procedures, training of operators, inspection and maintenance and design.

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SINGLE SEX SPORT AND LEISURE PROVISION

This fact sheet provides guidance and advice on the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the provision of single sex sport sessions. It applies to all those who provide sport and recreational facilities to the public including: local authorities, private management contractors and commercial companies. It discusses the issues in the area of single sex provision and what is allowed within the law. A joint publication by Sport England, Equal Opportunities Commission, ISRM and Womens Sports Foundation.

SAFE SUPERVISION FOR TEACHING AND COACHING SWIMMING

This is a joint publication from the ISRM, ASA, ISTC and the RLSS UK. The guidance is aimed at the owners and operators of all swimming pools where teaching or coaching takes place, and at those who undertake such activities. It deals with risk assessment, safety supervision and the safe ratios of pupils to teachers and coaches.

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SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENT AND QUALITY STANDARDS

The industry renowned Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group’s new publication provides new material as well as revisions and further analysis on guidelines and advice in this fast changing field. Comprising 144 pages, this comprehensive publication is both informative and authoritative yet deals with this wide topic in an approachable style.

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HEALTH & FITNESS OPERATORS GUIDE

The operators guide serves as both an extensive reference guide and a training manual for staff in the health & fitness suite and comprises of four sections:

• UV suntanning equipment
• Sauna
• Spa
• Steam rooms

The guide gives a background to the equipment typically found in these facilities and enables operators to understand best practice in provision of such services. It provides operators and their staff with the necessary knowlege and understanding of the effects of these services on the body, highlighting the hazards, benefits and contra-indications to be able to recommend safe and appropriate use.

The guide recommends the operating procedures that should be established and the staff training sessions that should be undertaken.

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