Welfare at Kinghorn LTC
Kinghorn LTC takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously and strives to ensure a safe environment for everyone using the venue.
Welfare Officer - Judith Gilmour is the Welfare Officer for the venue, please feel free to contact her on 07958132141 or by email on judithgilmour64@gmail.com if there is anything you are concerned about, or if you have any questions about safeguarding at the club.
What is a Welfare Officer? click here to find out about the role.
Report a Concern - if you have any concerns you can also log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal, all concerns raised will be treated confidentially and sensitively.
You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000. Remember if you think anyone is at immediate risk of harm - dial 999
Local Contacts
Fife Child Protection services - sw.enquiries@fife.gov.uk - call 03451 551503
Fife Council Adult services - 03451 551503
Police non -emergency phone number - 101
Tennis Scotland Lead Safeguarding Officer - 01786 641716
Child Supervision - in line with National LTA guidelines - all children under the age of 13 attending the club outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.
Policies and Procedures - please click on the following links for more information. (NOTE these links are in the process of being updated.)
Safeguarding Policy - (incl. Whistleblowing policy & Child supervision)
Diversity and Inclusion policy
Online Safety & Communication Policy
Photography & fliming policy
Safe recruitment policy
Changing Room policy (not required) as no changing facilities at the venue.
Useful guidance
Event, Activities & Competition guidance
Further support
Mental Health Foundation | NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport |
Rights of the Child | NSPCC - Main Site |
Childline | Safe to Play Tennis |
Young Minds | Mind - Mental Health & Well-being |