Safeguarding

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

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

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/keeping-children-safe/reporting-a-child-at-risk-of-harm-abuse-or-neglect-safeguarding/

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

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/protecting-people-at-risk-of-abuse/adult-abuse-and-safeguarding/

The NSPCC: 0808 805 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk

The leading children’s safeguarding charity in the UK