Watch Around Water Policy

Child Supervision Policy

Children under 5 (0–5 years)

Child to adult ratio: 1 Adult: 2 Children (babies in prams included in ratio).

  • Parents and Children will be issued a pink wristband from reception upon entry and are required to wear the entire time while at the centre.
  • Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
  • Adequate supervision requires the parent/guardian to accompany the child in the water and remain within arm’s reach of the child at all times. 

Children under 10 (5–9 years)

Child to adult ratio: 1 Adult: 4 Children.

  • Will be issued a yellow wristband from reception upon entry and are required to wear the entire time while at the centre.
  • Children under 10 years old will not be admitted without an appropriate parent/guardian.
  • The parent/guardian must be 16 years or over and adhere to all conditions of entry.
  • Children under 10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/ guardian while in the aquatic area of the centre.
  • The parent/guardian must position themselves to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child.

Children over 10 (10+ years)

  • For children 10 years and older, parents must use their knowledge of the child’s swimming ability to determine the level of supervision required.
  • Supervision by a parent/guardian is still strongly encouraged.

Terms

These ratios apply to all children under 10, including during lessons. Parents are not permitted to be on their phone whilst the child is in lessons as they are still expected to be supervising them If staff members are concerned for the safety of an unsupervised child they have the authority to remove them from the water.

Centre expectations

We kindly ask parents and guardians to refrain from using mobile phones, reading books or newspapers on pool deck. These distractions decrease the safety of your child in and around water. We also ask that parental supervision is maintained in change rooms.

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