Safeguarding
Fort Matilda Tennis and Club is committed providing a safe and inclusive tennis environment at our club.
We strive to ensure that all children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded from abuse and have an enjoyable tennis experience.
Everyone who is involved in tennis has a shared responsibility to support this by promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our Welfare Officers are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive venue for everyone.
Fraser Erskine (07738 886669 frasererskine@btinternet.com) and Kerry Bolton (07949802243 Kerrybolton@me.com) are the Welfare Officers (what is the Welfare Officer role?) Fraser, Kerry and any member of the Committee are available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have.
You can also contact the LTA Safeguarding Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk, https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk/ or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Members who wish to raise a matter of concern may do so knowing that I shall deal with it sensitively, confidentially, discreetly and with honesty of purpose.
More information on safeguarding can be found on the LTA website: https://www.lta.org.uk/about-the-lta/policies-and-rules/safeguarding-protection/
LTA guidance regarding staying safe online can be found on the LTA website: https://www.lta.org.uk/4abb53/siteassets/about-lta/file/lta-staying-safe-online-printer-friendly.pdf
Further information on the LTA Safe To Play scheme can be found on the dedicated website: www.safetoplaytennis.co.uk/
We have a number of safeguarding and club policies in place which can be found below:
Code of Conduct Abbreviated Policy
Safeguarding at Events Activities and Competitions Policy
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Online Safety and Communication Policy
Photography and Filming Policy
Supervision Statement
The LTA recommends that children under the age of 13 are supervised by their parent/carer when at a tennis venue and not participating in a session where there are PVG checked coaches/supervisors in place e.g. coaching lessons or tennis camps.