Water Safety​

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The HSOBC Safety Plan has been written in conjunction with British Rowing 'RowSafe' policy and the Thames Regional Rowing Council best practices. All coaches, staff and pupils part of Headington School Oxford Boat Club are to be inducted in the relevant sections of the Safety Plan and Risk Assessments and must abide by these policies. If a HSOBC crew is rowing on the Tideway, all crews are under the jurisdiction of the Port of London Authority (PLA) and are to abide by their water safety codes.​

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The Water Safety Officer for HSOBC is Christopher Hermes (Head of Rowing)​

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Welfare

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HSOBC follows the British Rowing Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy and is subject to all Headington Rye Oxford safeguarding policies. All rowing staff undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and receive regular safeguarding and child protection training.

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Any Headington-Rye students who row for or train with the GB junior rowing team will only be coached by individuals who have undertaken an Enhanced DBS check in line with British Rowing requirements.

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HSOBC Selection Policy and Codes of Conduct

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All registered parents receive a copy of the HSOBC selection policy and codes of conduct during the sign up process. If you would like a copy please contact the Head of Rowing by email (contact details below)​

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School Policies

HSOBC operates in accordance with Headington Rye Oxford’s whole-school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, and staff conduct. Full school policies can be found here