Summary
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- sets out the policies and provides guidance on Safe Practice in School Swimming and Water Safety, whether at a school pool, hydrotherapy pool, public pool, or during school visits. It aims to keep everyone involved in school swimming safe,
- includes the policies and procedures of Buckinghamshire Council (BC) and Bucks School Swimming Partnership (BSSP) based on current national guidance in relation to School Swimming and Water Safety lessons, swimming pool safety, and educational visits, which may include water-based activities,
- reflects current working practices of the BSSP Swimming Team.
Key Information
The appendices contain exemplar materials and greater detail on local and national guidance. Part 2 (a separate document) contains Technical Guidance on the Management of Swimming Pools and Swimming Pool Plant on School Site.
This policy is for all Buckinghamshire Council (BC) maintained schools. It is strongly recommended that academies, foundation, and voluntary aided schools also follow the guidance within the policy.
Where schools use leisure provider pools, partnership working is vital, not only to keep pupils and staff safe but also to ensure the inclusion of a breadth of aquatic opportunities, which meet the needs of all pupils.