Policies

Our Welfare Officer

Our Welfare Officer, Heather Ferreira-Cole, can be contacted on  07952 777418 or heatherferreiracole@yahoo.co.uk on any welfare matter relating to the club including the policies noted below.

Safeguarding

Our club is committed to: 

  • prioritising the well-being of all children and adults at risk 
  • promoting safeguarding in our club at all times 
  • aiming to create a safe, secure and enjoyable environment for all and 
  • responding appropriately to all safeguarding concerns/disclosures. 

All coaches using the courts at our club have to abide by the LTA safeguarding requirements and this is enforced by the club. This is required in order to support the club in providing a welcoming and safe environment for all children and young people and in the implementation of its child protection policy and procedures. 

Full details:  Safeguarding Policy Statement and Safeguarding Policy.   LTA Recommended Coach-Player Ratios.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy 

Our club is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst and between all the members, club teams and club officials. The Club strives to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the club to ensure that all members whatever their ability can have full enjoyment of their membership and reach their full potential. 

The Club aims to ensure that all club members are treated equally and fairly. This equality and diversity policy is fully supported by all club officials and has been fully agreed by the Committee. This policy will be monitored and reviewed annually to ensure that equality and diversity is continually promoted in the club. 

Full details: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Further policies

Online Safety and Communication Policy - under review

Review and updating of policies

We are reviewing our policies and will be following the LTA's guidance in the Safeguarding Standards for LTA Venue Registration