The City of Preston Gymnastics Club has a no-tolerance approach to those breaking health and safety rules and should anyone put themselves or others in danger they will be asked to leave and find another centre. Their places will then be immediately allocated to a child on the waiting list.
Please ensure that you read the following documents that set out expected levels of conduct. If you do not understand, or have questions about the documents please contact the head coach Charlotte Coles.
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All complaints regarding the behaviour of members should be submitted in writing. Disclosures may be verbal to the Welfare team, however we request this to be followed up by a welfare report in writing.
The Club Committee or Welfare team will respond to any compliant within 14 days and thereafter the team will meet to hear complaints within 21 days of a complaint being responded to.
The Club Committee has the power to take appropriate disciplinary action including the termination of membership.
During the course of investigation the club committee or Welfare team have the power to suspend membership with immediate effect from a written notice, extending suspension if necessary until the process is complete.
During the process of suspension, there are no refunds for annual membership or the remainder of that month's fees, however should a suspension carry forth to the following month, fees will not be taken for the next month. If a membership is terminated following a disciplinary, the membership terms' two month's notice period will not be required.
The outcome of a disciplinary hearing should be notified in writing to the person who lodged the complaint and the member against whom the complaint was made within 14 days of the meeting.
There will be the right of appeal to an independent members appeal panel following disciplinary action being announced. The independent members appeal panel should consider the appeal within 21 days of the Secretary or Welfare Officer receiving the appeal.
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with any of the Club Welfare Officers.
All complaints regarding the behaviour of members should be submitted in writing. Disclosures may be verbal to the Welfare team, however we request this to be followed up by a welfare report in writing.
The Club Committee or Welfare team will respond to any compliant within 14 days and thereafter the team will meet to hear complaints within 21 days of a complaint being responded to.
The Club Committee has the power to take appropriate disciplinary action including the termination of membership.
During the course of investigation the club committee or Welfare team have the power to suspend membership with immediate effect from a written notice, extending suspension if necessary until the process is complete.
During the process of suspension, there are no refunds for annual membership or the remainder of that month's fees, however should a suspension carry forth to the following month, fees will not be taken for the next month. If a membership is terminated following a disciplinary, the membership terms' two month's notice period will not be required.
The outcome of a disciplinary hearing should be notified in writing to the person who lodged the complaint and the member against whom the complaint was made within 14 days of the meeting.
There will be the right of appeal to an independent members appeal panel following disciplinary action being announced. The independent members appeal panel should consider the appeal within 21 days of the Secretary or Welfare Officer receiving the appeal.
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The following is the companies' social networking policy. The absence of, or lack of explicit reference to a specific site does not limit the extent of the application of this policy. Where no policy or guidelines exist, volunteers, club members, parents and social users should use their with the head coach Charlotte Coles if you are uncertain.
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In addition to protecting children in the club, members of any club or organisation have a responsibility to that organisation, its staff, officials, and other members to maintain a positive image of the organisation. This extends to the use of social media publication. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s use of social media in order to protect them and guide them in its appropriate use.
The purpose of this policy is:
To ensure that relationships between coaches and gymnasts remain professional.
To protect gymnasts, coaches and parents from allegations of inappropriate conduct.
To ensure that there are clear guidelines for parents, coaches and gymnasts concerning the use of social media/text messaging?
To preserve the reputation and positive image of the club, its staff, volunteers and members City of Preston Gymnastics Club discourages parents from interacting with gymnasts other than their own children via social media/text message.
The following guidelines refer to any posts, photographs, video, status updates and any other item that can be published on social media, which mentions or directs attention to City of Preston Gymnastics Club.
Please also note the following guidelines for Coaches and Officials:
Coaches and officials could face serious consequences if it is found that young people in their care have been exposed to inappropriate material/content via their social media pages.
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The City of Preston Gymnastics Club is committed to ensuring that those working with children and vulnerable adults adopt best practice to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participants and staff.
The club will endeavour to promote the highest standards of care for all members, staff and officials by:
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