Welfare

Our Welfare Officer

NSPCC Logo and Child Protection in Sport Unit Logo

Laura, the Swim Enfield Welfare Officer, is a direct point of contact for anyone who has a child safeguarding concern within the Swim Enfield training environment or our teaching houses.


If you are concerned about your own or another Swim Enfield member's safety and welfare, or suspect abuse, please contact our Welfare Officer Laura in confidence.

You can also call Swimline (0808 100 4001) , Childline (0800 1111) or the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (0808 800 5000).

IMPORTANT: If you are concerned about a swimmer's immediate safety, contact the police.

Wavepower

We have adopted Swim England 'Wavepower', promoting your right to good Welfare Practice in the club. To download the latest version of the full policy, please head to the Swim England website.

 

From time to time we will take photographs/video for the website and local press, following the 'Wavepower' guidelines. Please contact us if you DO NOT give permission for your child's photograph to be taken.

 

If you are concerned about yourself or someone else in the club please contact our Welfare Officer or call the Swim England Swimline on 0808 100 4001. Alternatively, you can also call Childline (0800 1111) or the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (0808 800 5000).

A Safe Environment

Swim Enfield is committed to a club environment in which all children participating in its activities have a safe, positive and enjoyable experience in a safe and child centred environment, regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and socio-economic background, and are protected from abuse whilst participating in swim training or lessons or outside of the activity.


Coaches and Teachers

All our staff undergo regular Child Safeguarding training and, as a parent or guardian, you can be assured that:

  • your child is safeguarded during their time with us.
  • all people with responsibility for your child will:
  • be suitably qualified and trained.
  • have been safely recruited by Swim Enfield and have an up-to-date DBS check.
  • any concerns about your child’s welfare will be listened to and responded to.
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