Safeguarding Children & Young People

Aquatic Achievers are committed to protecting our Little Achievers everyday.

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What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding children and young people (SCYP) involves promoting the welfare of those that are under 18 that spend time, are involved, or impacted by Aquatic Achievers, and to protect them from harm.

As a safeguarding children accredited organisation, actions we take include:

Protecting children from abuse and neglect.
Preventing harm to children’s health and wellbeing.
Ensuring children have a voice in decisions that affect them.
Empowering children to reach their full potential.
Actively promoting the inclusion and participation of children.
Building a child-safe culture and environment.
Updating and revising policies and procedures that ensure the safety of children and young people.

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Why a focus on safeguarding children?

We believe that a strong focus on the safety of children and young people is the right thing to do, especially in our type of business. By working with our partners at Australian Childhood Foundation, we are continually improving our practices to make children and young people feel safer and better supported. Whether it be an Aquatic Achievers swim school in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or ACT – we’re committed to ensuring that the quality and safety of our swim education never wavers.

We believe that children & young people have the right to always be and feel safe, which is a shared responsibility.

Children & Families

Checking-in, remaining present in-centre and treating children with respect is essential to their safety and well-being.

Our Team

Always acting responsibly and respectfully towards children, while observing and reporting any breaches experienced in-centre.

Our Partners

Maintaining integrity and transparency while doing business in our centres.

Some helpful resources:

For Children, Young People & Their Families

Code of Conduct for Children

A child-friendly guide on how children can help us keep them safe whilst attending lessons in our centres.

Statement for Children & Young People

An introduction for parents & guardians on our approach to Safeguarding Children & Young People.

Parent/Caregiver's Information

A guide to help children, their families and other visitors to our centres, report a child safety incident.

Guidelines for Parents/Caregivers

More information about our accreditation partner ACF, helping us safeguard children and young people.

For Aquatic Achievers Team Members

Guide: The Way We Work

A useful guide summarising how we work across a number of important areas.

SCYP: Summary Guide

A simple and useful summary to help team members get to know their role in Safeguarding Children & Young People.

SCYP: Safe Corrections Guide

A guide to further help our team keep actions effective and appropriate while teaching children & young people.

SCYP: Responding to Disclosures of Abuse Guide

Reacting and responding correctly around incidents relating to children & young people.

SCYP: Reporting Guide

A simplified guide to SCYP reporting at Aquatic Achievers.

SCYP: Incident Report Form

Printable version of our Incident Report Form, used for SCYP related incidents.

Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy

Our approach to Safeguarding Children & Young People.

SCYP: Commitment Statement

Our commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.

View more Aquatic Achievers Team SCYP Policies >

Aquatic Achievers – SCYP – Code of Conduct Policy

Aquatic Achievers – SCYP – Incident Management Policy

Aquatic Achievers – SCYP – Reporting Policy

Aquatic Achievers – SCYP – Inclusion Equity Diversity

Aquatic Achievers – SCYP – Amenities Use

For Business Partners

Suppliers, Contractors & Partners Policy

A simple and useful summary to help team members get to know their role in Safeguarding Children & Young People.