Safeguarding & Welfare at ATC
Here at Ardgowan we take Safeguarding very seriously. Our main goal is to ensure everyone has fun in the safest environment possible, and that the LTA Safeguarding Standards are firmly embedded in the clubs operation.
Welfare officer - Derek Watt
Derek can be contacted by email on kered.ttaw@ntlworld.com - or by phone on 07785 736370. Based in Greenock, Derek has been a member of ATC for 10 years, with 3 of these years as Welfare Officer on the Club Committee.
Report a Concern - if you have any concerns you can also log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal, all concerns raised will be treated confidentially and sensitively.
You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000. Remember if you think anyone is at immediate risk of harm - dial 999
Child Supervision - in line with LTA National advice - all children under the age of 13 attending the club outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.
Club Policies - (click on the links below to download policies)
Safeguarding Policy - Summary Statement
Online Safety and Communication Policy
Complaints and Appeals Process