Devon Swimming ASA is committed to ensuring that all children, young people, and adults at risk can enjoy swimming and aquatic sports in a safe, positive, and supportive environment.
We follow Swim England’s safeguarding policy, Wavepower, which sets out the procedures and guidance for everyone involved.
Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document. It ensures:
If you are worried about the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk, please follow the steps below. Your concern will always be taken seriously and handled sensitively.
Contact your Club Welfare Officer in the first instance.
If further help is needed, contact our Devon ASA Welfare Officer.
For additional support, you can contact the Swim England Safeguarding Team via email, phone, or their online referral form.
Devon ASA has a county Welfare Officer who provides safeguarding guidance and support across the association.
Each Swim England club appoints its own Welfare Officer to handle club-level concerns. This page is for contacting the Devon ASA Welfare Officer for advice or escalation of issues.
Welfare Officer
