We strive to ensure that all children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded from abuse and have an enjoyable tennis experience.
Everyone who is involved in tennis has a shared responsibility to support this by promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.
Tennis at Six Bells Park is administered by Six Bells Community Tennis Ltd who's safeguarding policies and procedures can be seen via the links below.
How to report a safeguarding concern?
SEEN OR HEARD ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S WELFARE?
The police in an emergency (999);
Contact below urgently:
Tennis Wales Safeguarding Officer:
Mark Vaughan is the Welfare Officer for Tennis Wales and is available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have -
07984 978011 OR
Welfare@tenniswales.org.uk
Mark is the Tennis Wales Safeguarding Officer, supporting the tennis network of 16,000 members, 83 venues, 220 coaches and more than 500 volunteers across Wales.
Mark works part time, with time time being split the office and out on the field.
Local Authority Referral Contact Numbers ;
- Local Authority Children’s Services, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 01495 315700 or email DutyTeam@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Health, Wellbeing & Social Care | Blaenau Gwent CBC (blaenau-gwent.gov.uk)
- Local Authority Adult Services, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 01495 315700 or email DutyTeam@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Health, Wellbeing & Social Care | Blaenau Gwent CBC (blaenau-gwent.gov.uk)
Gwent Safeguarding website
- Gwent Safeguarding by visiting www.gwentsafeguarding.org.uk/en
LTA
- Please also let the LTA know of any concerns by using our secure form which can be found at www.lta.org.uk/safeguarding
You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for advice about safeguarding concerns.
In an emergency, please call 999.
Safeguarding and Welfare Policies
Six Bells Park Community Tennis - SIX BELLS PARK COMMUNTY TENNIS - SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Six Bells Park Community Tennis - EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POLICY
Six Bells Park Community Tennis - Anti-bullying policy
Six Bells Park Community Tennis - Online safety and communication policy
Six Bells Park Community Tennis - Safe recruitment policy
Six Bells Park Community Tennis - Photography and filming 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 / Tel: 0808 800 5000
Rights of the Child
Safe to Play Tennis
Young Minds
Samaritans Wales
Mind - Mental Health & Well-being
Mind - Main Site