Safeguarding
Crawley Parks tennis acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice is in line with legislation, statutory guidance and the Pan Sussex safeguarding procedures and complies with best practice and LTA requirements.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for their children when using the Crawley Park Tennis courts and should not be left unsupervised.
The Serious About Community Tennis coaches are responsible for players of all ages attending any of their sessions, including the Tennis for Free. Visit the Serious About Community Tennis page if you have any questions.
If you think a child, young person or adult is in immediate danger or risk of harm, please call 999.
Safeguarding concerns
If you have a safeguarding concern please contact the Venue Welfare Officer, matt.laird@crawley.gov.uk
The Venue Welfare Officer will pass the details of the concern on to the LTA Safeguarding Team at the earliest opportunity and the relevant local authority and the police will be contacted, where appropriate.
For full details about our Safeguarding policy please see Crawley Borough Council Safeguarding Policy.
If you do not feel comfortable raising a concern with the Venue Welfare Officer, then you can contact the LTA Safeguarding Team directly at 020 8487 7000 or complete their online reporting form.
You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for advice about safeguarding concerns or see NSPCC Keeping children safe.
Safeguarding documents
LTA Staying Safe Online Guidance (PDF)
LTA Safeguarding Strategy 2021 to 2023 (PDF)
LTA Safeguarding at events, activities and competitions (PDF)
Crawley Borough Council safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk policy
Crawley Parks Tennis Welfare Officer
Matt Laird