Kimberley Swimming Club
Child Protection
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Club Welfare Officer
Laura Henson
Email: lau.537@hotmail.com
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Wavepower: Swim England's safeguarding policy and procedures
Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document.
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Its aim is to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance.
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All Swim England affiliated clubs and organisations must adopt Wavepower and the current version can be downloaded below.​
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This is part of Swim England’s commitment to create a culture in our sports and activities which makes everyone feel protected, included and welcomed – and that the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all participants is ingrained throughout our affiliated clubs and organisations.
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Wavepower version 2.1, effective from 16th May 2025
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Safeguarding Resources for Children
Swim England provide safeguarding resources for children to help them feel confident in asking for help, should they need it.
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Primary school leaflet – for eight years upwards
Simple and easy, you can read this together with your child, or they can read it themselves.
This leaflet will help younger children to understand what to do if they are not happy or feeling something is wrong.
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Secondary school leaflet – suitable for teens
This is a pocket-size guide, providing clear, straightforward information with signposting.
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How can I raise a safeguarding concern?
If you have a concern that a child or adult may be at risk of harm, or being harmed, you should, without delay, contact:
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Your organisation or club welfare officer - Laura Henson
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Email: lau.537@hotmail.com
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Your county or regional welfare officer - Tiffany Granville (Nottinghamshire) or Ursula Beck (East Midlands)
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Swim England National Safeguarding Team:
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Email: safeguarding@swimming.org
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Tel: 01509 640 700 (Option 1 for Swim England and then Option 5 for Safeguarding
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In an emergency
If you believe a child or adult has been harmed or may be at immediate risk of harm, and you are unable to contact your welfare officer or the Swim England safeguarding team please make immediate contact with an appropriate agency, such as:
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The Police
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Children’s Services
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Local Authority Adult Safeguarding Team
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Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
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Local Authority Designated officer (LADO)
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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
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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.
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Then report this to the club welfare officer and the Swim England safeguarding team the next working day.
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