Pudsey Lawn Tennis Club

All of our members and visitors have the right to feel safe and comfortable at our club. We all have a part to play to ensure this is the case. If you see or hear something that doesn't seem right, say something!

To report any safeguarding concern please contact us at: Pudseytenniswelfare@hotmail.com, or you can report to the Welfare Officers, Carl and Pauline, or to any Committee Member.

LTA Safeguarding Policies

The LTA provide useful advice for parents and children in their summarised guidance to be found at staying-safe-online-guidance.pdf (lta.org.uk)

1. Safeguarding

Although we need to be vigilant to ensure all members and visitors are safe at the club, there are specific guidelines for children.

These are covered in depth on the LTA site.

• Children u13 must not be left alone at the club unless attending a coaching session or summer camp led by our fully qualified level 3 coach
• There is a minimum staff ratio for group coaching
• Children 13yrs and over are advised to lock the gate on arrival
• Car journeys with children need 2 adults, one with a dbs check
• Children needing the toilet should only use the outside facility, having first informed the coach

2. Inclusivity and Diversity

We wish to welcome potential members of all backgrounds and ages and make them feel comfortable. We want our existing members to feel at home. We all have a part to play in making this happen.

Offensive, insensitive, discriminatory or careless remarks which jeopardise will not be tolerated.

Any concerns should be raised - details below. Appropriate action will be taken to prevent any recurrence.

As stated we want to be a warm friendly club, enabling everyone to enjoy their tennis and benefit from their membership of a diverse and integrated club.

3. Conduct

When we enter the club there is an expectation of good behaviour. Tennis is a competitive sport, emotions run high and we are not always at our best. However please observe the following…

Fair play values:

• Good sportsmanship, honesty and respect should be shown whether winning or losing
• Please take responsibility for your actions, calling scores and line calls clearly and fairly even if it costs you the point

Do not let insensitive or offensive behaviour go unchallenged, whether you experience it yourself or witness it. If you feel you are unable to resolve the issue share your concerns with someone at the club.

Safeguarding policies

The most important part of safeguarding is making it as easy as possible for anyone with a concern to share it.  The policies and information below provide guidance on how to do it and what to do next.

We work in partnership with the LTA, who has their own comprehensive safeguarding website providing valuable background information and guidance. 

Pudsey Tennis Club Policies and Guidance

Download our photography and filming policy by clicking on this link

Download our diversity and inclusion policy by clicking on this link

Download our anti-bullying policy by clicking on this link

Download our online safety policy by clicking on this link

Download our complaints policy by clicking on this link

Download our safe recruitment policy by clicking on this link

Download our use of changing rooms policy by clicking on this link

Further information for parents about keeping children safe online 

• Keeping children safe online | nspcc
• CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk) 
• Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre