Information on the club Welfare Officer, Safeguarding Policies and Risk Assessments, and LTA Reporting a Concern FlowChart can be found on this page and on the club notice boards. 

Members are asked to read this information on joining the club and annually thereafter, and to follow the Safeguarding processes when attending the club and reporting Safeguarding concerns. 

Safeguarding Policy Statement for Chippenham Tennis Club 

Chippenham Tennis Club recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children (anyone under 18) and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and with LTA standards.  

We are committed to prioritising the well-being of children and adults at risk and providing a safe and welcoming environment where they are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and adults at risk receive effective support and protection.  

A copy of our full Safeguarding Policy is available in the clubhouse or, on line here.

Or it can be requested from the Welfare Officer Maggie Morgan or Chairperson Charles Gordon.

Welfare Officer

Maggie Morgan is the Club Welfare Office and an active club member. 

She is a retired Registered General Nurse/ Registered Health Visitor.  Prior to retiring, she specialised in Safeguarding Children, but was also required have a working knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. 

If you have any concerns/questions about Safeguarding or need to report a safeguarding Issue, all safeguarding concerns will be dealt with confidentially. 

Maggie can be contacted by: 

Mobile – 07817739015 -Text the word ’Tennis’ and she will reply ASAP or 

Email- Welfare.Tennis@gmail.com 

Phone numbers should be included in emails to the Welfare Officers for a call back. 

In Maggie's absence please complete the LTA's online concern form. 

Wiltshire County Safeguarding Officer (CSO) is Liz Lewis and she can be contacted by email. 

The Regional Safeguarding Officer, (RSO) South & South West, is Vicki Gregg and she can be contacted by email.

How to Raise a Concern 

Refer to LTA Reporting a Concern Flowchart which can be found in our Safeguarding Policy. 

If a child or an adult at risk is in immediate danger or risk of harm, the police should be contacted by calling 999. Where a child or an adult at risk is not in immediate danger, any concerns about their well-being should be made without delay to: 

• Chippenham Tennis Club Welfare Officer, Maggie Morgan  

• Police if in immediate danger or risk of harm Call 999      

Concerns can also be raised: 

• LTA directly using LTA's Online Concern Form.
• QR code on Welfare Officer Poster or www.lta.org.uk/safeguarding  
• Wiltshire Children's Services Monday to Friday 0300 456 0100 
• Further details can be found here.

Out of Hours 0300 4560 100 (Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays) 

• Wiltshire Council Safeguarding Adults Board Monday- Friday 0300 456 0111 Out of Hours 0300 456 0100 (Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays) 

• Local Authority Designated Officer 0300 456 0108 

• NSPCC for advice on safeguarding concerns 0808 800 5000 

Safeguarding Policies and Risk Assessments 

Please scroll below to view all our policies.