Safeguarding

Merthyr Tydfil LTC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who engage in all tennis activities. 

Whether you/your child are engaging in coaching, matches or other organised events, we will strive to keep children, young people and adults at risk safe and free from harm.

Jon Amos is the Welfare Officer for Merthyr Tydfil LTC and is available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have - 07745 097839 or  jonamos@sky.com.

Please see Jon's LTA Safegaurding poster here. 

Jon has been a valued team member of the mens first team for the last 3 years and brings a wealth of experience with him and is ideally suited for this type of role.

Jon was previously the welfare officer for local football team Llwydcoed AFC where he did a great job and is a very approachable member of the club regularly attending making him a known face around the club ideal for the welfare officer role. 

Safeguarding and Welfare Policies
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Anti-Bullying-Policy
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Codes of Conduct
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Diversity-and-Inclusion-Policy
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Online-Safety-and-Communication-Policy
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Safeguarding-Policy
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Safe-Recruitment-Policy
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Use-of-Changing-Rooms-Policy
Merthyr Tennis - LTC - Whistleblowing Policy

Guidance on reporting a concern

Reporting a concern within tennis (Flowchart)
Reporting a concern outside of tennis (Flowchart)

Supportive Links

Childline
Mental Health Foundation
NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
NSPCC - Main Site
Rights of the Child
Safe to Play Tennis
Young Minds
Samaritans Wales
Mind - Mental Health & Well-being
Mind - Main Site