Safeguarding
Bunbury Tennis Club is fully committed to the safety and well-being of all who play, volunteer and support tennis.
Click here for useful safeguarding guidance for players, coaches, parents and carers.
LTA Safeguarding Standards
As a registered club with the governing body of tennis in Britain, it is the LTA's duty to promote the safety of all and for Bunbury Tennis Club to meet the minimum safeguarding standards. These standards are assessed every two years by a LTA Regional Safeguarding Officer. To be eligible for LTA registration, venues must achieve these standards. To find out more click here.
LTA Safeguarding Policy and Procedures for Children - Click here
LTA Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy and Procedure - Click here
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
What should I do if I have a concern about a child, young person or adult at risk?
If you do have a concern about abuse or the welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk, firstly please contact our Club Welfare Officer who will help you.
You can also report your concern to the LTA Safeguarding Team (anonymously if you wish) using the secure online form.
https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk and contact your local authority children/adult services team. If the concern involves an immediate risk of harm plese call the police on 999.
Alternatively contact the LTA Safeguarding Team at safeandinclusive@lta.org.uk for advice around safeguarding or if you need to report a concern.
If someone is in immediate danger, call the police (999).
If you have a non-safeguarding concern or complaint, please review the LTA Complaints policy to ensure this is addressed in the most effective manner.
Out of hours advice
For advice and guidance outside of normal business hours ou can contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk or the Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS) which is the 'front door' for access to services.
Adult Services
Tel: 0300 123 5010
Child Services
Tel: 0300 123 5012
LADO Team
(Local Authority Designated Officer)
Tel: 01270 685904
Email: LADO@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Safeguarding Flowchart steps
Please click here to view for guidance.
Raising Concerns or Complaints
At Bunbury Tennis Club, all adults and children will not be subject to detriment by raising safeguarding concerns and/or complaints in good faith. We welcome all feedback and are fully committed to the safety and the well being of all who play, volunteer and support tennis.
To report misconduct of a non-safeguarding nature at Bunbury Tennis Club or representing the club, the first contact should be Layla Taylor - Club Welfare Officer or in her absence, please contac the Club Chairperson, Clair Whitecross or the Treasurer, Simon Nuttall.
To view our Complaint/Misconduct Club policy and follow up procedures, please click below:
Club Complaints/Misconduct Procedures
If you feel that your complaint has not been dealt with effectively, you can complete the Alleged Misconduct Form and send directly to the LTA to misconduct@lta.org.uk
Committee Members Contact Details:
Layla Taylor - Club Welfare officer Email
Clair Whitecross - Chair person Email
Simon Nuttall - Treasurer Email