SafeSwim – A Safe Kid is a Happy Kid!

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The SafeSwim project aims to enhance safeguarding measures in swimming, ensuring that children and young athletes participate in sports in a safe and protected environment. Recognizing the unique safeguarding challenges within swimming, the project brings together sports organizations, trainers, and safeguarding experts to develop and implement best practices, policies, and training programs. The project will establish a formal collaboration with National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to integrate safeguarding policies into sports governance. A structured safeguarding curriculum will be developed, tailored specifically for swimming instructors and sports professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to safeguarding risks. A key component of the project is the organization of three safeguarding workshops in Croatia, Slovenia, and Turkey, each training at least 20 participants per country. Additionally, at least 90 trainers will complete the RoSPA Certified Course to become Child Safeguarding Officers (CSOs), ensuring that safeguarding is embedded into everyday sports practice. To maximize impact and sustainability, the project will create a free online resource hub, where safeguarding materials, training resources, and best practices will be accessible to the sports community beyond the consortium. All outputs will also be published on the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform to reach a wider European audience. SafeSwim will foster long-term collaboration by strengthening international networks of safeguarding professionals and integrating safeguarding into national and organizational sports policies. Through effective dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up strategies, the project aims to set a new standard for safeguarding in swimming, ensuring that every child can enjoy sports in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.