On the water
Prior to every water-based
session, a micro risk assessment is carried out and only when the Chief
Instructor and Senior Instructors are happy do we commence a water-based
activity.
Once on the water all
governing body ratios are adhered to and in most cases exceeded ensuring that
we have maximum care and attention on all of our guests.
All groups are in close VHF radio contact
with each other, our safety boats, and base station ensuring maximum
communication, cover and decision making.
Centre policy stipulates that every person on the water wears a buoyancy
aid regardless of conditions and these, plus full waterproofs, are all provided
as a matter of course.
Our safety record
is exemplary and we are happy to elaborate on this on request.
Child Protection
All our staff and volunteers are
CRB checked and our Child Protection Policy is available on request.
The protection of children often concentrates
on a robust child protection policy and CRB checks (both of which we of course
have in place).
Child protection should
also concentrate on really tuning in with the children and allaying any fears
and concerns they may have in order to make their experience as fulfilling and
enjoyable as possible.
We pride
ourselves at CYESC on having both robust and secure systems in place to make
sure that our child protection policy is both relevant and effective. In
addition we also spend a lot of time working with teachers and parents in
training up our staff on how we should be looking after children on a more
practical and empathetic level.
For full details of our Child
Protection Policy please contact the Centre.
Governing Bodies
Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing
Centre is a member of
AALA (Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority), the
RYA (Royal Yachting Association), and
BCU (British Canoe Union).
As well as complying with all the necessary
governing body rules and regulations, we also receive regular inspections from
the above and consistently pass with flying colours.
In addition, we receive regular checks from
the
HSE (Health and Safety Executive),
FSA (Food Standards Agency) and Fire
Service. You are welcome to view all relevant documentation, including the pass
certificates from the above bodies, on request.
Safety
