Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults at risk at our Glasgow Life venues; they are entitled to play tennis free from harm in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.  Whether you are a player, coach, parent, staff member or volunteer, safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone.

Glasgow Life’s Safeguarding Policy sets out our commitment to safeguarding and the key principles that we follow.  

We work closely with Tennis Scotland and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to comply with the British Tennis safeguarding guidelines and policies including the Safeguarding at events, activities and competitions policy which was adopted in November 2022.

Our Coaching Team are all highly qualified, experienced and LTA Accredited. They have all undergone safeguarding training, first aid training and PVG checks.

Guidance on reporting a concern

Reporting a Safeguarding concern within a tennis environment

Reporting a Safeguarding concern outside a the tennis environment

The lead Welfare Officer at Glasgow Life venues is:

William Stewart – Welfare Officer

T: 07387541435

E: William.Stewart@glasgowlife.org.uk

Allegations of abuse or poor practice must be reported to the lead welfare officer as soon as possible.  Anyone who raises an allegation or complaint will be listened to seriously and treated with dignity and respect.

In the event that the Lead Welfare Officer cannot be contacted, concerns can be reported to Tennis Scotland’s Safeguarding Team on 07949 500 458.  Alteratively you can also log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal or you can contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000.

https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/in-your-area/tennis-scotland/safeguarding/  

In an emergency, concerns should always be reported to the police by dialling 999.