City of Liverpool Swimming Club & Liverpool City Council Swim Liverpool Training Scheme
The club Welfare Officer is Pat O'Connor
NW Region Welfare Officer is Bev Raistrick
Version 1- published 3 January 2024
Swim England is extremely committed to creating a culture in our sports and activities which makes everyone feel protected, included and welcomed – and that the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all Members is ingrained throughout our affiliated clubs and Organisations.
Wavepower has been produced to help them achieve that goal and protect our Members across all of our sports.
Its aim is to safeguard both children and adults in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance and it must be adopted by all Swim England affiliated clubs and Organisations.
What’s new in Wavepower
Safeguarding in changing rooms Mobile phones and devices are prohibited from use in a changing room area
The aim is that no-one ever sees your mobile device in a changing area it should remain within a Member's bag at all times.
Any use of mobile devices are expected to be dealt with as a breach of code of conduct. Instances of photos or videos being taken are required to be reported to Swim England.
You can download the fully interactive Wavepower here in PDF format. Alternatively, you can read it, including FAQ's online using the link below.
Further guidance on welfare As well as Wavepower there are other welfare publications and resources clubs may find useful.
Swimline on 0808 100 4001 this is an Swim England helpline number. You will need to provide them with a telephone number and time when a trained and experienced Safeguarding team member or Swimliner can call you back. Alternatively if you need to speak to someone immediately hold on the line after the message to be put through to the NSPCC helpline.
Childline on 0800 1111 for general advice or if you just need to talk calls are free and don't show up on the phone bill so are totally confidential. Their web page can be found at www.childline.og.uk
Kidscape on 08451 205 204 this is for young people who are being bullied. It is available Monday-Friday 10am-4pm or alternatively you can visit their web page on www.Kidscape.org.uk.
In an Emergency phone 999 to speak to the police or contact Children's Social Services via Careline on 0151 233 3700. If you live outside the Liverpool area you could get the details from a trusted adult, phone book or calling 118 118.