Swimmer Welfare

At Arnold Swimming Club, the welfare and safety of our swimmers is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members where everyone can enjoy swimming in a positive and secure setting.

Our commitment to safeguarding

We follow the safeguarding policies and procedures outlined in Swim England’s Wavepower, which is the national guidance for child safeguarding in swimming. Our policies apply to everyone involved in the club - swimmers, coaches, teachers, volunteers, committee members and parents - and ensure that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

View a full copy of the Swim England Wavepower policy here.

Club Welfare Officer

Our Welfare Officer is your first point of contact for any concerns about welfare or safeguarding. Whether is about bullying, neglect, abuse, or inappropriate behaviour -please do not hesitate to speak up.

Rita Buckley
Email: welfare@arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk

External safeguarding resources

• Swim England Safeguarding Team
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
• Child Line Website

Remember: Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

We encourage all members - children and adults alike - to speak up if something doesn’t feel right. Together, we can ensure Arnold Swimming Club remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.