Welcome to GBDSC Welfare page.
Please contact us if there is anything you need assistance with.
Laura Bligdon and Fiona Donald are our Welfare officers and can be contacted at [email protected]
Please contact us if there is anything you need assistance with.
Laura Bligdon and Fiona Donald are our Welfare officers and can be contacted at [email protected]
It is everyone's responsibility to safeguard our swimmers !
So what is safeguarding?
Safeguarding in swimming is the act of protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect within the sport. It ensures that everyone can take part in swimming in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. This involves clear policies, trained staff and volunteers, and procedures for reporting concerns.
Why it is Important?
Safeguarding is vital because it prioritises the wellbeing of swimmers, builds trust between athletes, coaches, and parents, and helps create a positive sporting culture. By preventing harm and responding appropriately to risks, safeguarding allows individuals to enjoy swimming with confidence, knowing their safety and welfare come first.
Speaking Up
If you see, hear, or think something isn’t right, it is important to report it to the appropriate safeguarding officer, coach, or organisation. Even small concerns should be shared, as they may help protect someone from harm. Reporting ensures issues are addressed quickly and that everyone in swimming can stay safe.
You can report a concern by emailing our welfare officers or visit the Swim England safeguarding pages.
How To Raise A Concern or Complaint | Swim England Safeguarding
So what is safeguarding?
Safeguarding in swimming is the act of protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect within the sport. It ensures that everyone can take part in swimming in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. This involves clear policies, trained staff and volunteers, and procedures for reporting concerns.
Why it is Important?
Safeguarding is vital because it prioritises the wellbeing of swimmers, builds trust between athletes, coaches, and parents, and helps create a positive sporting culture. By preventing harm and responding appropriately to risks, safeguarding allows individuals to enjoy swimming with confidence, knowing their safety and welfare come first.
Speaking Up
If you see, hear, or think something isn’t right, it is important to report it to the appropriate safeguarding officer, coach, or organisation. Even small concerns should be shared, as they may help protect someone from harm. Reporting ensures issues are addressed quickly and that everyone in swimming can stay safe.
You can report a concern by emailing our welfare officers or visit the Swim England safeguarding pages.
How To Raise A Concern or Complaint | Swim England Safeguarding
Links
GBDSC Support Wavepower 2020-23 at www.swimming.org/swimengland/wavepower-child-safeguarding-for-clubs/
GBDSC Safeguarding Policy Statement - gbdsc_safeguarding_policy_statement.pdf
Swim line number 08081004001
GBDSC Code of Conduct - Swimmers - gbdsc_code_of_conduct_-_swimmers.docx
GBDSC Code of Conduct - Parents/Guardians - gbdsc_code_of_conduct_-_parents___guardians.docx
GBDSC Support Wavepower 2020-23 at www.swimming.org/swimengland/wavepower-child-safeguarding-for-clubs/
GBDSC Safeguarding Policy Statement - gbdsc_safeguarding_policy_statement.pdf
Swim line number 08081004001
GBDSC Code of Conduct - Swimmers - gbdsc_code_of_conduct_-_swimmers.docx
GBDSC Code of Conduct - Parents/Guardians - gbdsc_code_of_conduct_-_parents___guardians.docx
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