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		<title>Holiday dates 2026 &#8211; 2027</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>DDSC will be closed during the below dates: Easter Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April May Bank holiday Monday 4th May Monday 25th May Summer Break Monday 17th August - Monday 31st August Christmas Break Wednesday 23rd December - Friday 1st January 2027</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.ddsc.org/latest-news/holiday-dates-2026-2027/">Holiday dates 2026 &#8211; 2027</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ddsc.org">Dartford District Swimming Club</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DDSC will be closed during the below dates:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easter</strong></em></p>
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<li>Friday 3rd April &#8211; Monday 6th April</li>
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<p><em><strong>May Bank holiday</strong></em></p>
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<li>Monday 4th May</li>
<li>Monday 25th May</li>
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<p><em><strong>Summer Break</strong></em></p>
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<li>Monday 17th August &#8211; Monday 31st August</li>
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<p><em><strong>Christmas Break</strong></em></p>
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<li>Wednesday 23rd December &#8211; Friday 1st January 2027</li>
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		<title>Introducing Our New Head Coach &#038; Assistant Head Coach</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prasad]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Members, Parents and Swimmers, We are delighted to announce two important coaching appointments within Dartford Swimming Club. Head Coach – Nick PembrokeNick has been a dedicated part of Dartford Swimming Club for many years, and we are thrilled to welcome him into the role of Head Coach. Having recently achieved his Level 2 Coaching  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-end="155" data-start="120">Dear Members, Parents and Swimmers,</p>
<p data-end="252" data-start="157">We are delighted to announce two important coaching appointments within Dartford Swimming Club.</p>
<p data-end="868" data-start="254"><strong data-end="284" data-start="254">Head Coach – Nick Pembroke</strong><br data-end="287" data-start="284" />Nick has been a dedicated part of Dartford Swimming Club for many years, and we are thrilled to welcome him into the role of Head Coach. Having recently achieved his Level 2 Coaching qualification, Nick brings both professional expertise and a deep personal connection to our club. His supportive approach, combined with many years of coaching and club experience, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to help our swimmers grow and succeed.</p>
<p data-end="1290" data-start="870"><strong data-end="910" data-start="870">Assistant Head Coach – Steven O’Neil</strong><br data-end="913" data-start="910" />We are also pleased to introduce Steven O’Neil as our new Assistant Head Coach. Steven has been a long-standing member of Dartford Swimming Club and brings a wealth of coaching experience to the role. His knowledge, commitment, and passion for developing swimmers have made him an invaluable part of our coaching team, and we are excited to see him step into this new position.</p>
<p data-end="1480" data-start="1292">Please join us in congratulating Nick and Steven on their appointments. We look forward to a successful future under their leadership and continued dedication to our swimmers’ development.</p>
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		<title>DDSC Welfare &#038; Safeguarding &#8211; is live</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prasad]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>DDSC Welfare &amp; Safeguarding - is live, please visit here https://www.ddsc.org/welfare-safeguarding/  </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DDSC Welfare &amp; Safeguarding &#8211; is live, please visit here <a href="https://www.ddsc.org/welfare-safeguarding/">https://www.ddsc.org/welfare-safeguarding/</a></p>
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		<title>Updated edition of Wavepower published 3 Jan 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prasad]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Updated edition of Wavepower published 3 Jan 2024 Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document. Its aim is to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance. Swim England has published an updated version of  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" data-fontsize="18" data-lineheight="23.4px">Updated edition of Wavepower published 3 Jan 2024</h2>
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<p>Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document.</p>
<p>Its aim is to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance.</p>
<p>Swim England has published an updated version of Wavepower. The new edition of Wavepower contains a number of important changes which aim to ensure everyone is able to take part in aquatic sports and activities in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.</p>
<p>All Swim England affiliated clubs and organisations are required to adopt Wavepower, which is now a ‘living and breathing’ digital-only document that will be reviewed annually but updated as and when is necessary.</p>
<p>The key changes introduced in the latest version cover adult safeguarding, additional measures to protect members in changing rooms, approved training, recruitment and clarification around the independence of welfare officers.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.ddsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Wavepower-2024.pdf">Wavepower-2024</a></p>
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