Ash Lawn Tennis Club

Ash Lawn Tennis Club is committed to providing a safe and inclusive tennis environment at our club. Kate Peirce, our Safeguarding Officer is responsible for creating a safe and inclusive venue for everyone.  

If you have any concerns about a child, young person or adult at risk you should raise this with our Safeguarding Officer: katepeirce8@gmail.com

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

More information on safeguarding can be found on the LTA website: https://www.lta.org.uk/about-the-lta/policies-and-rules/safeguarding-protection/  

As part of our safeguarding policy Ash Lawn Tennis Club will:

· promote and prioritise the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk

· ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults at risk

· ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern

· ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored

· prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals

· ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.

Monitoring

The Club’s safeguarding policy will be reviewed every three years, or sooner in the following circumstances:

· changes in legislation and/or government guidance

· as required by the LTA

· as a result of any other significant change or event.