Reporting a concern:  If you have a concern or need to report anything, however small, you can:

• use the LTA reporting function
• call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 if outside of office hours
• email the Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@lta.org.uk

If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

Visit the LTA website for more information on safeguarding.

Devon is leading the way in developing and implementing safeguarding approaches to protect players, coaches and venues. The County Safeguarding Officer is Marian Vinall.

Marian Vinall

My background is in Education, being a Primary School Teacher with specific responsibility for safeguarding. I actively promote the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults. I want to support the clubs, venues and coaches in Devon to be the best we possibly can by adhering to the relevant LTA policies regarding minimum standards, thus ensuring safety and best practice for everyone.

I will be happy to provide any help or support you may require –

email:  safeguarding@devontennis.co.uk

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County Safeguarding Officer Job Description

YOUN PERSON'S WELFARE AMBASSADOR

Do you want to gain valuable new skills, level up your CV, UCAS statement and DofE award, all whilst supporting your tennis club to promote young people's voices and make tennis safe and enjoyable?  If yes, and your aged between 14 and 24, sign up to be a Young Person's Welfare Ambassador (YPWA)!

The programme runs for 12 months from the point of enrolment and all course materials are accessed via LTA Learn. All details including links for Welfare Officers and young people to enrol are available here: www.lta.org.uk/ypwa