All activities in or near water carry potential risks. Therefore, no school-organised activity in or near water, whether in formal swimming pools, or rivers, lakes or the sea, may take place without appropriate and thorough risk assessments and safety management, as set out in this policy. Oasis Academy Parkwood has, and will continue to develop, programmes that will develop skills and appreciation of swimming as a sporting and recreational activity. pupils’ The Responsible Person(s) The Responsible Person for all Swimming and Water-based Activities is PE Leader They are responsible for assessing risks in the swimming pool and in swimming activities, acting as advisor to colleagues, ensuring that records are kept as necessary and coordinating all such activities and their provision by the school. See detailed responsibilities below. Responsibilities Governing Body The Governing Body will periodically consider and approve Oasis Academy policy Parkwood’s and arrangements for water-based activities. Head Teacher The Head Teacher in consultation with relevant members of staff is responsible for agreeing the safety procedures, appointing suitable staff to lead water-based activities, supervision arrangements, the risk assessment procedures to be used, and the records that will be kept. The Head Teacher will inform the Governing Body annually of the effectiveness of the arrangements. Health and Safety Manager (HSM) The Health and Safety Manager (HSM) is responsible for overseeing the policy and arrangements for water-based activities, and for ensuring that relevant staff are suitably trained and know and discharge their responsibilities. The HSM will organise periodically (at times agreed with the Head Teacher) an audit of the safety arrangements which will be recorded and made available for future arrangements. Responsible Person The Responsible Person for all Swimming and Water-based Activities is PE Lead They are responsible for: The programme for developing skills and learning experiences; pupils’ The suitability, training and experience of the supervisors; The implementation of the agreed safety measures; Ensuring that appropriate lifesaving and first aid are available;
All activities in or near water carry potential risks. Therefore, no school-organised activity in or near water, whether in formal swimming pools, or rivers, lakes or the sea, may take place without appropriate and thorough risk assessments and safety management, as set out in this policy. Oasis Academy Parkwood has, and will continue to develop, programmes that will develop pupils’ skills and appreciation of swimming as a sporting and recreational activity. The Responsible Person(s) The Responsible Person for all Swimming and Water-based Activities is PE Leader They are responsible for assessing risks in the swimming pool and in swimming activities, acting as advisor to colleagues, ensuring that records are kept as necessary and coordinating all such activities and their provision by the school. See detailed responsibilities below. Responsibilities Governing Body The Governing Body will periodically consider and approve Oasis Academy Parkwood’s policy and arrangements for water-based activities. Head Teacher The Head Teacher in consultation with relevant members of staff is responsible for agreeing the safety procedures, appointing suitable staff to lead water-based activities, supervision arrangements, the risk assessment procedures to be used, and the records that will be kept. The Head Teacher will inform the Governing Body annually of the effectiveness of the arrangements. Health and Safety Manager (HSM) The Health and Safety Manager (HSM) is responsible for overseeing the policy and arrangements for water-based activities, and for ensuring that relevant staff are suitably trained and know and discharge their responsibilities. The HSM will organise periodically (at times agreed with the Head Teacher) an audit of the safety arrangements which will be recorded and made available for future arrangements. Responsible Person The Responsible Person for all Swimming and Water-based Activities is PE Lead They are responsible for: The programme for developing pupils’ skills and learning experiences; The suitability, training and experience of the supervisors; The implementation of the agreed safety measures; Ensuring that appropriate lifesaving and first aid are available;
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