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Bullying

The information below is taken from "Extracts of ASA Laws and ASA Technical Rules 2003" and is the basis of the London Borough of Redbridge S.C.'s Anti-bullying Policy. The club does not and will not tolerate bullying. If you have any concerns, please make contact either in person or in writing with any of the Teachers/Coaches, who will initiate a resolution.  

The damage caused by bullying is frequently underestimated and can and does cause considerable distress and harm to children. It is important that all settings in which children are provided with services or activities promote a policy which is not tolerant of bullying. No swimmer will be able to reach their full potential if they feel they are the victims of bullying, by an adult or one of their peers. Tackling bullying must be the responsibility of everyone in the club.  

Guidelines and Strategies to Support an Anti-bullying Policy  

The chances of bullying happening in a club can be greatly reduced if there is a general atmosphere where members are valued and cared for. The following strategies which are embodied in the ASA Code of Ethics will support a club's attempt to prevent bullying:

• Encourage an ethos of mutual respect of difference throughout the club.
• Give positive encouragement and promote the value of self and others.
• Raise awareness of all to the possible cause and effect of bullying.
• Make it clear that bullying will not be tolerated and is unacceptable, but that both victims and bullies will be given the necessary support.
• Enable swimmers, Coaches and Teachers to understand that no form of bullying, be it physical, verbal or emotional will be tolerated by the club or the Association.
• Enable members to feel confident that their concerns will be listened to and taken seriously.
• Publicise Swimline and the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline. 

Any club where bullying is evident but not addressed will be considered to be breaching the ASA Code of Ethics. Clubs should ensure that any bullying which involves children should be seen in the same light as other child protection concerns and the ASA Child Protection Procedures should be implemented if a serious concern is raised.

 

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