Child Admission Policy

This policy has been introduced after detailed consultation with the Health and Safety Department of North Lincolnshire Council, guidelines from the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management and our own Risk Assessment.

Restricted Public Swimming Sessions – (Before 3.30pm Monday – Friday School Term Time)

  • All children under 15 years of age must be supervised by a responsible person* over the age of 16 on a 1:1 basis.

Normal Public Swimming Sessions

  • All children under 5 years of age must be supervised on a 1 adult (over 16
    years) to 1 child basis.
  • 2 Children under 5 can be accompanied by 1 Adult (over 16 years) if both
    children are wearing approved buoyancy aids#.
  • 1 Adult (over 16 years) can be admitted with 2 children between 5 and 8 years
  • 1 Adult (over 16 years) can be admitted with 1 Child between 5 and 8 years
    and 1 under 5 as long as the under 5 years are using an approved buoyancy
    aid#.
  • Children 8 years and above can swim unaccompanied.

* Responsible person

* The responsible person MUST go into the water with the children they are accompanying. Whilst in the pool and all other area`s the responsible person should maintain a constant watch over the children for whom they are responsible and be in close contact with them at all times.

# Buoyancy aids

# Buoyancy aids accepted under the policy are those that fully support the child’s weight in water and remain secure in and out of the water. e.g. armbands or a float suit. Hand held buoyancy aids are not considered appropriate.