Swimming Welfare

At Great Yarmouth Swimming Club, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our members. Our Welfare Officer is here to provide guidance and support on all safeguarding and welfare issues. We take the welfare of our swimmers seriously and adhere to the safeguarding standards set out by Swim England.

Welfare Officer Contact Information:

If you have any concerns or questions about welfare and safeguarding at the club, please feel free to contact our Welfare Officer. All matters will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Welfare Officer Name: Alan Jones
Email: welfare@gysc.org.uk

Responsibilities of the Welfare Officer:

• Ensure the club complies with Swim England's safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Act as a point of contact for parents, swimmers, and coaches regarding any welfare concerns.
• Handle all welfare concerns with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Liaise with external bodies such as Swim England and other relevant organisations when necessary.
• Keep up to date with training on child protection, safeguarding, and welfare issues.

Safeguarding Policies:

We follow Swim England’s Wavepower policies, designed to protect all members involved in aquatics. These policies include guidance on:

• Child protection and safeguarding
• Anti-bullying
• Code of conduct for swimmers, parents, and coaches

You can find more detailed information on our club's safeguarding policies and procedures on the Swim England Wavepower page here.

Report a Concern:

If you have a welfare concern, you can report it to our Welfare Officer using the contact details above. Alternatively, you can reach out to East Region welfare teams from this page, or Swim England’s Child Protection Officer through their official website.