Welfare
Welfare of our Divers
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 contact our Welfare Officer. All matters will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Welfare Officer Name: Angela Stevens-King
Email: welfare@cambridgediving.org.uk
Alternatively, you can reach out to the East of England Welfare Officer on eastwelfare@swimming.org or fran.vesztrocy@swimming.org
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 Swim England’s safeguarding policies and procedures on the Swim England Wavepower page here.
Other Useful Contacts
National Governing Body (NGB)
Swim England
Pavilion 3, SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough University, Leicestershire LE11 3QF
swimming.org
Swim England Safeguarding and Welfare Team
01509 640 700 (Option 1 for Swim England and then Option 3 for Safeguarding)
safeguarding@swimming.org
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)
dbs@swimming.org
Office of Judicial Administration (OJA)
For all enquiries regarding the Judicial Complaints process, Medical Protocol and
Coach Referral process
01509 640 764
judicial@swimming.org
Complaints
For complaints about the service we have provided to you
legal@swimming.org
Disciplinary Officer
For concerns that an individual has committed serious misconduct not related to
safeguarding
discipline@swimming.org