SEAGULLS SWIMMING CLUB WELFARE TEAM


At Seagulls, the welfare of our members comes before anything else we do. 

Should you have any welfare issues you feel you need to discuss with someone in confidence, please contact one of our welfare officers who can help you.

Both swimmers and parents are welcome to contact the welfare officers. Even if you think your concern is small, we are here to help. All issues will be treated in confidence. Please remember our welfare officers are volunteers and aim to reply to emails within 48hrs

John Dowds at [email protected]

 

Our welfare officers should always be your first point of contact; however, should you not be comfortable speaking to them, you can contact Dorset County Welfare Officer Ashley Savage [email protected] Regional Welfare and Governance Officer Libby Bell [email protected] or Swim England national safeguarding team via email at [email protected] or call 01509 640700 (option 1 then option 3) or complete the online referral form by clicking here.

 
 

In an emergency:

If you believe a child has been harmed or may be at immediate risk of harm, please make immediate contact with an appropriate agency, such as:

  • The Police
  • Children's Services
  • Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline

Take the name and contact details of the person you have spoken to, plus the incident/referral reference number (if applicable) so you have a record of the advice they give. Then, report this to the club welfare officer and the Swim England Safeguarding Team the next working day. The Safeguarding Team is contactable using the following methods: via email at [email protected] , call 01509 640700 (option 1 then option 3), or complete the online referral form by clicking here.

Other options for help are listed below:

NSPCC Childline - 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk  (Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help)

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline - 0808 800 5000 (24 hours)

NSPCC Child protection in Sport Unit - 0116 366 5626, email: [email protected]
 
MIND - Mind.org.uk - 0300 123 3393
Young Minds - Youngminds.org.uk 0808 802 5544
Selfharm UK - selfharm.co.uk
Harmless - harmless.org.uk
Kooth - Onine Mental Wellbeing Kooth.com
Samaritans - 116-123, samaritans.org.uk

If you need advice on which of the above helplines to contact, please get in touch and we can guide you.

 

Child Protection and Welfare

Seagulls Swimming Club is committed to protecting children from violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect. The welfare of children is the responsibility of everyone involved with the swimming club—whether a committee member, a club official, a coach, a parent, a friend or the children themselves.

If you have any concerns about the safety of any child in the Club or the behaviour of any adults, please talk to John Dowds, our Club Welfare Officer (welfare@seagullsswimming.club)

 

Marion Britton SW Volunteer Welfare Officer, at [email protected]

 

 

Wavepower 2024: Swim England Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures

Wavepower 2024 is the latest Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures publication from Swim England: Wavepower 2024 | Child safeguarding for Swim England clubs (swimming.org)