Policies & Welfare
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
Click here to download the Club's Safeguarding Policy.
South Durham Gymnastics adopts British Gymnastics' Safeguarding & Compliance Policies. Further information for parents & guardians can be found here.
Should you wish to raise or report a welfare concern; please contact the Club Welfare Officer directly:
- Melissa Spence / Alison Gargan
- welfare@southdurhamgym.co.uk
- 07930119288
Alternatively, you can contact one of the Region's Welfare Officers:
- Enid Harrison - enid.harrison@british-gymnastics.org
- Lynda Kouache - north.rwo@british-gymnastics.org
Or Helen Murphy, British Gymnastics Safeguarding Officer for the North:
- helen.murphy@british-gymnastics.org
- 07860 844160
Online Safety: Help Keep Your Children Safe Online
Helping to make the internet a great and safe place for children is a challenge. Below are a series of 1 page guides to the Safety Settings to the most popular apps at the moment -
Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Kik
Click here for a handy Family Screen Time Pack to help to establish flexible and structured boundaries for your child to follow regarding their use of smartphones, laptops, televisions and gaming consoles.
COVID-19
Gymnastics at Home: Disclaimer
Both of these documents will be updated regularly in line guidelines put forth by: the UK Government, Durham County Council & British Gymnastics.
By booking on to attend any of our sessions, you agree to our COVID-19 Policy and will be refused entry if continually unable to adhere to the steps we’ve put in place.
SDG has 5 COVID Officers in place; if you have any questions, concerns or feedback about our practices, do not hesitate to contact one of them via phone (01388 811877) or email:
- Melissa Spence - melissa@southdurhamgymnastics.co.uk Note: Melissa will be on maternity leave from Jan 2021
- Kelly Milnes - kelly@southdurhamgymnastics.co.uk
- Jenna Maynard - jenna@southdurhamgymnastics.co.uk
- Helen Maxwell - helen@southdurhamgymnastics.co.uk
- Becca Armstrong - becca@southdurhamgymnastics.co.uk
Additional Club (SDG) Policies
Baby & Toddler Gym: Rules, Terms & Conditions
Club Codes of Conduct (Gymnasts/Gym Users, Parents/Carers/Visitors, Staff/Coaches/Volunteers)
Click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
British Gymnastics (BG) Policies
South Durham Gymnastics adhere to and adopt British Gymnastics policies, procedures and processes. Including:
Standards of Conduct for Coaches & Officials
Health, Safety & Welfare Policy for Clubs & Affiliated Organisations