Safeguarding within Haddington Tennis Club

We have 2 Welfare Officers  

Brian East (078 488 099 10) (brianaugur@aol.com)  and

David Tomlinson (079 1000 4373) (davetomlinson45@gmail.com)    

But if you think someone is at immediate risk of harm, please contact Police Scotland on 999 without delay.

(other reporting options and contacts are shown at end of page)

 

Safeguarding is reviewed as a standing Agenda item at every HTC committee meeting.
 

 

CHILD SUPERVISION

In line with NSPCC advice, all children under the age of 13 attending a venue outside of coaching programmes and other organised activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.

 

SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING YOUNG PEOPLE POLICY - For full policy

Haddington Tennis Club [HTC]  takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously and strives to  ensure a safe environment for every user of the club's venue.

Our approach to safeguarding is in accordance with the LTA Safeguarding and Protecting Young People Policy, recognising Young People as being anyone under the age of 18

HTC is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all young people involved in tennis.  It accepts its responsibility to help safeguard their welfare  and protect them from poor practice, abuse and bullying.

HTC recognises that every individual and organisation within the Tennis Family has a role and responsibility to help ensure the safety and welfare of young people.

HTC as a provider of opportunities for young people in tennis accepts that we are required to fulfil our duty of care which means that we must do everything that can be reasonably expected of us to help safeguard and protect young people from any reasonably foreseeable harm. 

Obligations under this policy:      Everyone within HTC must act in accordance with:

  •  the general principles set out in this policy; and
  •  the principles set out in othe particular policies below, together with the supporting good practice document:

-  The policy standards for recruitment of persons working with young people

- The use of PVG checks in recruitment and employment -re criminal records.

- The control of taking and use of photographic and recorded images of young people;

HTC's affiliation to the Scottish Lawn Tennis Association [SLTA] will evidenceHTC's  acceptance of these obligations.

Everyone within HTC must also:

  • Abide by the SLTA’s Code of Ethics which specifies conduct in relation to the safeguarding of young people within tennis among other issues
  • Follow the appropriate reporting procedures where there are concerns relating to the safety or welfare.

For clarity, policies, procedures and good practice relating to the safeguarding of young people in tennis need to be applied both in relation to activities for young people specifically and where young people may be involved within the adult game.  Eg. where players or umpires under 18 years of age are incorporated into adult team tennis.

HTC follows the SLTA’s recommended Reporting Procedures .

General Safeguarding and Protecting Young People Principles:

  • The safety and welfare of young people is paramount
  • All young people have the right to be protected from harm
  • The rights, dignity and worth of all young people should always be respected
  • HTC encourages a telling culture wherein everyone within tennis must report all concerns in accordance with Tennis’s reporting procedures.
  • It is the responsibility of child protection experts to determine whether or not abuse has taken place but it is everyone’s responsibility to report concerns
  • The roles, responsibilities and procedures of the statutory agencies in safeguarding young people are recognised.
  • Any policy or procedure is only as effective as the ability and skill of those who operate it
  • HTC is committed to encouraging, and everyone within tennis must recognise and regard as essential,the effective and safe recruitment of all individuals working with young people in tennis
  • All those working in tennis, in a paid or voluntary capacity, must abide by SLTA’s Code of Ethics

Diversity and Inclusion Policy - For full Equality and Diversity policy click here

Haddington Tennis Club's Diversity and Inclusion Policy supports our overall aim to ensure that:

  • Tennis is diverse and inclusive
  • Diversity and inclusion are embedded in our club’s culture and our behaviours
  • This is a culture where inclusive leadership thrives
  • We take a proactive approach using positive action to ensure that communities and individuals are valued and able to achieve their full potential.

In accordance with the above we have

Safeguarding policy

Anti-Bullying Policy

Photography and Filming Policy

Online safety Policy

Changing room Policy

Whistleblowing Policy   Confidentiality

 

Actions that will be taken on concerns observed or reported

The Welfare Officers and committee of HTC will treat any notification of unacceptable behaviour brought to its attention with seriousness and where sought, confidentiality. 

In accordance with LTA guidlines, any such matter will be investigated and if found to be valid, appropriate action will be taken.

The committee will seek to ensure that there are no adverse actions taken against any person who brings a valid matter to its attention
 

Other reporting options

Should you have any safeguarding concerns, we would encourage you to log them via the Register a Concern | Tennis Association | Tennis in Britain (lta.org.uk). All concerns raised will be dealt with confidentially and sensitively and members or members of the public will not be at detriment for doing so.

You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000 or safeguarding@LTA.org.uk

Or           NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Local Contacts

Craig Lamb  manager at Aubigny Spots Centre - Mill Wynd  01620 820650

East Lothian Child Protection Services – Please provide the relevant contact details for your local authority, these can be found by clicking on Find social work and social care services - mygov.scot

East Lothian Adult Services – (this may or may not be the same number as above depending on your local authority) Find social work and social care services - mygov.scot

 

Brian A East  - Welfare Officer