Welfare

Our swimmers welfare is our top priority, as a club we follow Swim England's guidance and advice regarding safeguarding. Wavepower is Swim Englands safeguarding policy and all teachers undertake regular safeguarding training.

If you have any concerns please speak to our Welfare officer Helen Turner or any of the teachers who can help support you otterswelfareoff@outlook.com

If you require more advice regarding Safeguarding you can contact Lincolnshire County Council via their website www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/safeguarding/report-concern or phone on 01522 782 111

You can also read more information on the NSPCC website.

HARDSHIP POLICY

The Club is keen to be inclusive and not to exclude members if they are experiencing financial hardship. However, the Club operates on a ‘not for profit’ basis and has limited funds and high overheads that they are committed to.  The Club recognises that it is beneficial for children to become proficient swimmers and therefore need access to lessons regularly. The Committee have agreed to operate a limited Hardship Fund to help if a family is experiencing a period of financial hardship.

Requests should be made in writing to the Treasurer and will be treated in strict confidence. These will be referred to the Club Chair who will arrange for the request to be considered by themselves and 2 other committee members.  Those members offered financial assistance will be reviewed every 6 months.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy, Club Secretary or speak to your child’s swimming teacher.