Safeguarding

Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone. Here at Young Swindon and Wiltshire we work hard to create a strong safeguarding culture, with policies and procedures to ensure our staff, young people and families feel supported.  

If you have a concern about a young person, staff member or trustee please contact our safeguarding team.

Young Swindon and Wiltshire safeguarding policy (last updated 30 Oct 24).

Our designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is Rowan Kikke, she can be contacted on 07516 665374. We also have a designated deputy safeguarding lead (DDSL) for Swindon and Wiltshire:

DSL is Rowan Kikke, contacted on 07516 665374

DDSL is Kat Rowe, contacted on 07342 314946

Please contact DSL Rowan Kikke on 07516 665374 for all immediate safeguarding queries. For all governance safeguarding enquires, contact Executive Lead for Safeguarding Andy Malcolm on 07825 264864.

If the situation is urgent i.e. there is an imminent risk of harm: contact the police on 101 or 999 as appropriate or contact the Local Authority Children or Adults safeguarding teams: 

Swindon Children’s Safeguarding Team 

Out of hours/Weekends 01793 436699 

Monday to Friday 01793 466903 

Swindon Adult Safeguarding Team 

Monday to Friday 01793 463555 

Out of hours/Weekends 01793 436699