SAFE & SUPPORTIVE

Welfare & Safeguarding

Ensuring a safe environment for every swimmer is our top priority.

Role of the Welfare Officer

 

This voluntary position is closely regulated by Swim England. The Welfare Officer prioritizes the needs of all swimmers under 18 but is also available for older swimmers to discuss any issues.

Qualifications: Full DBS check, Safeguarding & Protection Course, and "Time to Listen" course.

Katie Grant

Katie Grant

Club Welfare Officer

A parent of a current AST swimmer. Available for children and parents to talk to about any concerns regarding safety or happiness.

📧 [email protected]

Reporting a Welfare Concern

📞 Contacting Katie

Katie can often be seen at the pool on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Alternatively, email [email protected].

Please note: As a volunteer with a full-time job, every effort will be made to respond within 48 hours.

🚨 Emergency Situations

If you believe a child has been harmed or is at immediate risk and you cannot reach the Welfare Officer, contact:

  • • Police (999)
  • • Children's Social Care
  • • NSPCC Helpline

Swim England Wavepower

All Swim England members adhere to the policies set out in Wavepower, the official child safeguarding policy and procedures document.

Useful Contacts & Links

Somerset Safeguarding Somerset Safeguarding Children Visit Website Report a Concern
CPSU Child Protection In Sport Unit

Tel: 0116 366 5580

[email protected]
NSPCC NSPCC Helpline

Tel: 0808 800 5000

nspcc.org.uk
Childline Childline

Tel: 0800 1111

childline.org.uk
Kidscape Kidscape kidscape.org.uk
Anti-Bullying Alliance Anti-Bullying Alliance anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk