Health and Safety Policy:
PWSG will take all the necessary steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all individuals in the pool area.
Pool Layout:
Dimensions of the pool:
Length – 20 metres
Width – 7 metres
Shallow Depth (shallow end) - 0.9 metres (3’0’) up to half way.
Maximum Depth (deep end) – 1.7 metres (5’6’) slopes off to this depth.
At each corner there are steps for access.
There is a metal handrail close to the water and the pool perimeter.
The pool is illuminated by floodlights.
There is emergency lighting should an electrical power cut occur.
The pool has disabled access.
Chemicals, water & air temperatures:
School support staff are trained to monitor and record the pool chemicals and temperature levels three times a day. The water temperature controls are set at a minimum of 29deg C and a maximum of 31deg C.
The heat reclamation unit is set to allow the air temperature to stay within 1 deg C of the water temperature.
PWSG are advised by the school before 3pm on the day, if there is a problem with the pool. We will not use the pool if we feel the health and safety standards are not met.
General Health & Safety:
No outdoor shoes are allowed on poolside, please take shoes off or use the shoe covers provided.
Pool users with long hair must have it tied back. We do keep a supply of hair bands on poolside if needed. Please ask a member of staff before the start of your child(ren)’s lesson if one is required.
If your child wears goggles, please ensure they are able to put them on and remove them safely.
In case of emergency, and if an evacuation is necessary, please stay calm and follow the guidance of the staff.
During the course of the term, if your child suffers from any gastric illnesses you should keep them off swimming for a minimum of 48 hours after their last episode.
For all contagious illnesses, please do not attend until symptom free.
Smoking is not permitted within the school grounds.
No dogs are allowed on the school site/building.