Management Information Sheet
Safe Supervision of Swimming and Gymnastics
All schools whether they are LA maintained, VA or VC and Academies have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of children and staff in all settings for which there is a range of advice, support and training available. The mandatory duty is for schools to demonstrate they have procedures and practices in place that safeguard children and that staff are competent in their roles. Attendance on a course when the training is applied in practice is contributory evidence of meeting this legal duty.
In relation to swimming and gymnastics specific training is provided through NIEAS. This training covers safe practice and relates the activity to the curriculum and effective teaching.
Schools are advised to ensure that staff supervising swimming and gymnastics are appropriately trained through NIEAS or National Governing Body accredited courses.