Our Welfare Officer is available to be consulted on any issues/concerns of welfare from either swimmers, parents or coaches. You can contact the Welfare Officer directly, via the email address Tascwelfare@outlook.com. If you wish to discuss anything over the telephone please include your number in your email. Please be assured that your enquiry will be dealt with in strict confidence.
Our Welfare Team!
It is with great pleasure that we introduce to you our Welfare Team:
Welfare Officer – Christine Lane
Anthony Kay – Chairman
Abbie Dale – Head Teacher and Welfare Support
Kelly Haywood – Head Coach and Welfare Support
Jackie Bletcher – Head of Development and Welfare Support
Amanda Tatton – Welfare Representative
Sam Carpenter – Welfare Representative
Leanne Wells – Welfare Representative
Martie Attrell – Welfare Representative
All the volunteers have experience working with young people and have a broad range of knowledge and experience relating to the realm of child protection and safeguarding across all age groups. We are exceptionally privileged to have such a specialist team who have agreed to donate their time to support our club. It is a timely opportunity to reinforce that within Telford Aqua SC our Welfare Officer, Christine Lane has the primary responsibility to receive and manage child safeguarding issues and concerns.
Should anyone have any questions whatsoever please do not hesitate to contact Christine.
Please Note: At least one member of our Welfare team is always present at our sessions and is always available if you need any help or any issues arise for all Swimmers, parents, carers and members.
Club Safeguarding Policies
- Child Protection Policy Statement
- Child Safeguarding Policy
- Anti-bullying Policy Statement
- Lane Share Policy
All Shropshire Clubs adhere to Wavepower, this is Swim England guidance for Safeguarding and is designed to keep all swimmers safe and address any concerns no matter how small. If you feel you need further help/support please contact our County Welfare Officer Jean Childs, Who can provide further guidance and support if needed.
Further information:
For information or how to raise a concern click here
Alternatively please contact :-
- Jobeth Hamilton Regional Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Joanne Garey, National Safeguarding Officer
Email:garey@swimming.org. Tel: 01509 640 252 - Jenni Dearman, National Child Safeguarding Manager
Tel: 01509 640 274 - ASA SwimLine 0808 100 4001
- ChildlineNSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Other useful links for Child safety:
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Online Guidance
The following links provide resources and guidance for parents/carers on online safety