HLTC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk.  The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and LTA requirements.  A copy of the club’s full safeguarding policy is available here, the club notice board or from the Safety and Wellbeing Officers.

The club’s safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children and adults at risk are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children:

·  Have a positive and enjoyable experience of tennis at HLTC in a safe and inclusive environment.

·  Are protected from abuse whilst participating in tennis.

HLTC acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.  

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As part of our safeguarding policy HLTC will:

·   Promote and prioritise the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk.

·   Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults at risk.

·   Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individuals who raise or disclose the concern.

·   Ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored.

·   Prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals.

·   Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.

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The club’s policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in HLTC. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed and may result in dismissal/exclusion from the club.

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Monitoring

The clubs safeguarding policy will be reviewed every three years, or sooner in the following circumstances:

·  Changes in legislation and/or government guidance.

·  As required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board or LTA.

·  As a result of any other significant change or event.

Safety & Wellbeing Officer

My name is Anna Brankova and I have been a member of Horsenden Tennis Club since 2019. I am a committee member and play for the Ladies Second team. 

I am also the primary Welfare Officer for the club, the purpose of which is to ensure we promote a friendly, safe and inclusive environment that looks after the wellbeing of both our adult and junior members. 

If you have any questions or concerns or need to discuss anything, please feel free to give me a call at any time.  My contact details are:

Anna Brankova - anna.brankova@gmail.com  Mobile: 07342 985330

In the case you are unable to speak with or contact Anna, our secondary Welfare Officer is Carl Murray. Carl, like Anna, is fully qualified and his contact details are:

Carl Murray - carl.murray@capitalcashltd.com   Mobile: 07841 745040