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Safeguarding

Kendal Lawn Tennis Club is committed to prioritising the wellbeing of all players, both children and adults, and promoting safeguarding in our club at all times. Our safeguarding policy is displayed on the noticeboard in the club house and is available to download here.  Kendal Lawn Tennis Club Safeguarding Policy. We aim to minimise risk, deliver a positive tennis experience for all players and to respond appropriately and promptly to all safeguarding concerns.

We believe safeguarding is the responsibility of everybody who participates at the club including club members, coaches, committee members, volunteers and parents. 

Advice, guidance and support is available from our Club Welfare Officers and the LTA at county or national level.

Any concerns about safeguarding, however small, should be reported to the Club Safeguarding Officer in person, by phone or email. They will be treated with confidence and with no judgement of the person raising the concern.  

Please contact:

You can also report a concern directly to the LTA and find more information on the following websites:

 

At Kendal Tennis Club: 

Our club’s committee has overall accountability for our safeguarding policy and its implementation

Our club Welfare Officer Caz Graham is responsible for updating this policy in line with legislative and club developments 

All individuals involved in or present at the club are required to adhere to our safeguarding policy 

More details and practical guidance, as well as the club Diversity & Inclusion Policy, are available on the club notice board.

 

We urge all members, volunteers and coaches to:

  • Prioritise the wellbeing of all children and adults at risk at all times
  • Treat all children and adults at risk fairly and with respect
  • Be a positive role model. Act with integrity, even when no one is looking
  • Help to create a safe and inclusive environment both on and off court
  • Not allow any rough or dangerous behaviour, bullying or the use of bad or inappropriate language
  • Report all allegations of abuse or poor practice to the club Welfare Officer
  • Not use any sanctions that humiliate or harm a child or adult at risk
  • Value and celebrate diversity and make all reasonable efforts to meet individual needs
  • Keep clear boundaries between professional and personal life, including on social media
  • Have the relevant consent from parents/carers, children and adults before taking or using photos and videos
  • Refrain from making physical contact with children or adults unless it is necessary as part of an emergency or congratulatory (e.g. handshake/high 5)
  • Avoid being alone with a child or adult at risk unless there are exceptional circumstances
  • Refrain from transporting children/adults at risk, unless required as part of a club activity (e.g. away match) and there is another adult in the vehicle
  • Not abuse, neglect, harm or discriminate against anyone; or act in a way that may be interpreted as such
  • Not have a relationship with anyone under 18 for whom they are coaching or responsible for