Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Stamford Tennis Club acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk. The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and LTA requirements. This Policy strives to minimise risk, deliver a positive tennis experience for everyone and respond appropriately to all safeguarding concerns/disclosures.
Please see this link to the STC CODE OF CONDUCT
Please see this link to the STC Safeguarding Policy.
Please also see the main LTA Safeguarding page.
Reporting a Concern
Anyone who is concerned about the well-being of a child/ adult at risk, or has a disclosure of abuse or neglect made to them should contact either:
- Club Welfare Officer - Gill Robinson - 07810 825980 - stamfordtennis.welfare@gmail.com
- LTA Safe and Inclusive Team - 020 8487 7000
- NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Safeguarding for Parents, Guardians, Children and Young People
Code of practice for parents and guardians
Code of practice for young people
Safeguarding for children policy
Other supporting documents
Complaints, Procedures and Appeals
Online safety and communication
Standards for LTA-registered venues
Safeguarding information for players, members and venue users
Safeguarding for venues, committees & volunteers
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The club’s Safeguarding Policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children and adults at risk are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, ethnicity, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children and adults:
- Have a positive and enjoyable experience of tennis at the Club in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Are protected from abuse whilst participating in tennis.
LTA transgender and non-binary individuals policy
Monitoring
The club’s Safeguarding Policy will be reviewed every two years, or sooner in the following circumstances:
- Changes in Legislation and/or Government Guidance
- As required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board or LTA
- As a result of any other significant change of event
How to get help
Safe To Play
Nothing is more important to Stamford Tennis Club and the LTA, than the safety and wellbeing of those involved in our sport. The LTA’s campaign is aimed at ensuring everyone in tennis is able to keep children and themselves safe from harm.
Don't be a bystander - if you have a concern about a child please say something if you see something.
If you are a member, coach, parent, young person, please take a look at the information and resources available on the LTA Safe to Play website below.
https://www.safetoplaytennis.co.uk
The videos and resources on these pages are based on real life scenarios and aimed to support everyone in preventing and identifying abuse in sport.