SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Penwortham Lawn Tennis Club is committed to prioritising the well-being of all children and adults at risk, promoting safeguarding in our club at all times, including all programmes and events we run. All activities, events and trips arranged by the club run in accordance with the LTA’s Safeguarding at Events and Competitions guidance.

Our Policy strives to minimise risk, deliver a positive tennis experience for everyone and respond appropriately to all safeguarding concerns/disclosures.

The Policy is applicable to all staff, volunteers, committee members, coaches and club members.

Safeguarding children and adults at risk requires everyone to be committed to the highest possible standards of openness, integrity and accountability. As a club, we are committed to encouraging and maintaining a culture where people feel able to raise a genuine safeguarding concern and are confident that it will be taken seriously.

Our Welfare Officers, who are  specifically responsible for children, young people and adults at risk are :

Sue Kitto : 07415905499 / suekitto@mail.com

Kath English : 07963781488 /  katieaenglish@gmail.com

REPORTING A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN

In the event of an immediate risk

• Call the Police and/or ambulance in the event of a medical issue.
• Keep a record of anything you may have seen and any conversations you may have had.
• Report the incident to the Welfare Officer.                                            

If the risk is not considered to be imminent

• Report the incident to the Welfare Officer.
• If the Welfare Officer is not available then report the incident to the 
• LTA Safeguarding team https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk/    
• They will then deal with the matter.

Action by the Welfare Officer

• The Welfare Officer, in conjunction with the LTA safeguarding team,  will make an assessment as to the severity of the matter and what further action is required.