Safe guarding
How to report it
Safeguarding
The Club Welfare Officer can be contacted on:
welfare@blltc.co.uk (Adults)
welfare@blltc.co.uk (Children)
welfare@blltc.co.uk (Out of Hours Social Services)
James Turenr Tennis Coaching 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.
As part of our safeguarding policy James Turner Coaching at Bramhall Lane Tennis Club 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
· encourage and maintain a culture where people feel able to raise a genuine safeguarding concern and are confident that it will be taken seriously
· ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s 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
Whistleblowing
Anyone who does not feel comfortable raising a concern with the Club Welfare Officer should contact the LTA Safeguarding Team directly on 020 8487 7000, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) or the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.Further details about whistleblowing can be found in the club’s safeguarding policy
Diversity & Inclusion policies
We are committed to promoting safe and inclusive tennis, so that people have positive experiences of our sport and that tennis is accessible and available to everyone.