Swim England Qualifications
Safeguarding courses
September 24, 2021Swim England Safeguarding Training Guidance
Swim England have updated their safeguarding training requirements for all members who require a DBS check as part of their role in aquatics and in accordance with Wavepower.
Safeguarding is a mandatory requirement for swimming teachers, coaches and relevant club personnel within Swim England affiliated clubs or activities and is an integral part of the Club Affiliation process.
If you do not hold a Swim England Safeguarding certificate, or you hold a Swim England Safeguarding or previously approved Safeguarding certificate older than three years, you will need to attend a core (three hour) Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics course. At the three year expiry of this course you should then complete the online refresher course which in turn lasts for three years. On expiry of your refresher course you will be required to complete the core (three hour) Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics course again therefore allowing the training to move in a six-year cycle.
If you currently hold a Swim England Safeguarding certificate issued within the last three years you should complete an online refresher course at your certificates expiry date which in turn lasts for three years. On expiry of your refresher course you will be required to complete the core (three hour) Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics course again therefore allowing the training to move in a six-year cycle.
You can also download a pdf version of the document and flow diagram.
Find out more about the Swim England safeguarding courses accredited by Swim England Qualifications below.
This course provides an insight into safeguarding and welfare issues, how to recognise, respond and report those concerns, and how to access support and advice.
The course reflects Wavepower, Swim England’s safeguarding policy. It is also an integral part of the Club Affiliation process and the minimum standards required for organisations affiliating to Swim England aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of members.
The course is for teachers, coaches and other relevant personnel working within an aquatic environment covered by Wavepower aged 16 years and over.
This course provides 3 CIMSPA CPD points endorsed against both CIMSPA’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children, and the Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk Professional Standards.
3 hours theory, available as either an online or face to face course, led by tutors.
You must be either an Approved Training Centre or Swim England Region to organise this course.
If you are interested in organising this course please contact: [email protected]
This course provides a refresh of knowledge from that previously gained from the Swim England Safeguarding CPD and reflects Wavepower, Swim England’s safeguarding policy.
This Refresher gives an overview of what safeguarding and child protection means and how to apply this in the practical situation of a club activity, an update on key legislation in relation to safeguarding, how to recognise types, signs and symptoms of abuse and importantly how to react and respond to an individual who has a concern.
The additional module focusing on Mental Health and Self-Harm is required to complete the Refresher course.
This Refresher course is relevant for all swimming teachers, coaches and other personnel working within an aquatics environment. It is a mandatory requirement for all Swim England affiliated clubs and forms an integral part of the Club Affiliation process.
In order to complete the Refresher course all candidates must be 18 years or over and have completed the 3 hour (face to face / online) Swim England Safeguarding course within the last 3 years.
This course provides 2 CIMSPA CPD points endorsed against CIMSPA’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children Professional Standard.
1.5 hours theory.
To book refresher training please click here.
This course provides a refresh of knowledge from that previously gained from the Swim England Safeguarding CPD and reflects Wavepower, Swim England’s safeguarding policy.
This Refresher gives an overview of what safeguarding and child protection means and how to apply this in the practical situation of a club activity, an update on key legislation in relation to safeguarding, how to recognise types, signs and symptoms of abuse and importantly how to react and respond to an individual who has a concern.
The additional module focusing on Mobile Devices in a Sport Setting is required to complete the Refresher course.
The Refresher course is relevant for all swimming teachers, coaches and other personnel working within an aquatics environment. It is a mandatory requirement for all Swim England affiliated clubs and forms an integral part of the Club Affiliation process.
In order to complete the Refresher course all candidates must be 18 years or over and have completed the 3 hour (face to face / online) Swim England Safeguarding course within the last 3 years.
This course provides 2 CIMSPA CPD points endorsed against CIMSPA’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children Professional Standard.
1.5 hours theory.
To book refresher training please click here.
This course provides a refresh of knowledge from that previously gained from the Swim England Safeguarding CPD and reflects Wavepower, Swim England’s safeguarding policy.
This Refresher gives an overview of what safeguarding and child protection means and how to apply this in the practical situation of a club activity, an update on key legislation in relation to safeguarding, how to recognise types, signs and symptoms of abuse and importantly how to react and respond to an individual who has a concern.
The additional module focusing on Creating a Safe and Proactive Culture is required to complete the Refresher course.
The Refresher course is relevant for all swimming teachers, coaches and other personnel working within an aquatics environment. It is a mandatory requirement for all Swim England affiliated clubs and forms an integral part of the Club Affiliation process.
In order to complete the Refresher course all candidates must be 18 years or over and have completed the 3 hour (face to face / online) Swim England Safeguarding course within the last 3 years.
This course provides 2 CIMSPA CPD points endorsed against CIMSPA’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children Professional Standard.
1.5 hours theory.
To book refresher training please click here.