SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
Protecting children (everyone under 18 years) and adults at risk of abuse is as important in sport as in every other aspect of society.
Safeguarding documents
- Safeguarding poster
- Safeguarding policy statement
- Safeguarding policy
- Safeguarding - Reporting a concern form
- Staying safe online
- Safeguarding at events, activities and competitions
Contact information for concerns
If a child or adult at risk of abuse is in immediate danger call 999 and ask for the police
Please see safeguarding poster for safeguarding contact details specific to Grundisburgh Tennis Club
If you are worried about the safety of a child or adult at risk of abuse (and even if it is nothing to do with tennis) contact:
Suffolk County Council’s Customer First: 0808 800 4005
The organisation with the statutory duty to safeguard children/adults at risk of abuse
Children
In addition, if you have concerns about an adult working on a paid or voluntary basis with a child, please follow this link for the Arrangements for Managing Allegations of Abuse Against People Who Work With Children. or email the Local Authority Designated Officer: LADO@suffolk.gov.uk or phone 0300 123 2044
Adults at risk of abuse
The NSPCC: 0808 805 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk
The leading children’s safeguarding charity in the UK