Stepps LTC

Stepps Lawn Tennis Club (SLTC) is fully Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) accredited which means that our policies and practice conform to the standards set by the governing body for tennis in Great Britain. SLTC takes the safeguarding of children and adults very seriously and strives to ensure a safe environment for everyone using our venue.

Welfare Officer
The club’s Welfare Officer is Dorothy Tracey (07791057712, welfareofficer@steppstennis.com). If there is anything you are concerned about or if you have any questions about safeguarding at the club, please feel free to contact her.
What is a Welfare Officer? Click here to find out more about the role.

Report a Concern
If you have any concerns, you can log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal where all concerns raised will be treated  confidentially and sensitively. You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team (020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk) or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000.

Local Contacts
North Lanarkshire Council Child Protection services - childprotectcomm@northlan.gov.uk - call 01698 894129
North Lanarkshire Council Adult Protection services - 01698 894137
Police non-emergency phone number - 101
Tennis Scotland Lead Safeguarding Officer - Michelle Pasnik - 07947 566 296

Child Supervision
In line with National NSPCC advice, for all children under the age of 13 attending the club outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities, parents should use their judgement to decide whether their child visits the club alone.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SLTC is guided by the LTA on all safeguarding matters. More information about their policies and rules can be found here. All our policies and any related material are also provided in paper copy form in a Policy Folder located within the SLTC clubhouse.

Safeguarding Policy
SLTC recognises the importance and is fully committed to prioritising the wellbeing of all children and adults at risk within our club. Safeguarding all vulnerable individuals at all times is a top priority whether during clubhouse activities or during any club programmes and/or sponsored or organised events. The primary objectives of our Safeguarding Policy are to minimise risk and, by so doing, deliver a positive tennis experience for everyone. SLTC will always respond appropriately to all safeguarding concerns/disclosures, in accordance with LTA guidelines.
View summary statement  View Policy   View Concern Reporting Procedure

Whistleblowing Policy
Safeguarding children and adults at risk requires everyone to be committed to the highest possible standards of openness, integrity and accountability.
View Policy

Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The aim of this policy is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that members, non-members and visiting teams are not denied access to Stepps Lawn Tennis Club because of a discriminatory reason.
View Summary Statement  View Policy  View Concern Reporting Procedure

Anti-Bullying Policy
This policy sets out how SLTC aims to prevent and deal with bullying of members while at the club.
View Policy

Health and Safety Policy
This policy sets out the procedures and guidance that SLTC uses to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act. A guidance note is provided for support.
View Policy  View Guidance

Accident and Emergency Guidance
This information is being provided as a guide should such be required.
View Guidance  Reporting form

Members' Privacy Policy
SLTC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members.
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Photography and Filming of Children Policy
This policy sets out how SLTC aims to protect children with regard to photography. A guidance note is provided for support.
View Policy  View Guidance

Online Safety and Communication Policy
This policy sets out how SLTC will use the internet and social media as part of club communication and member contact.
View Policy  View Acceptable Use statement

Code of Practice for Members
This policy sets out how members should conduct themselves when playing tyennis and when tennis is being played at SLTC.
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Unsupervised Children
This policy sets out the child supervision requirements for children under the age of 13 playing at SLTC.
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Use of Changing Rooms
This policy sets out how SLTC's clubhouse changing rooms should be used by members.
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Complaints Policy
This policy tells you how to make a complaint at SLTC. This is the policy that we will follow if your complaint is about someone’s conduct or behaviour. A guidance note is provided for support.
View Policy  View Guidance

Feedback Policy
To help us improve the facility, its operation and the activities that run within it, the SLTC committee welcome feedback from all our members and users.
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Making Referrals Policy
For making recruitment/disciplinary decisions within SLTC.
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Secure Handling Policy
For accessing Disclosure Records for the purpose of assessing individual’s suitability for paid and/or unpaid work at SLTC.
View Policy

Travelling and Staying Away Guidance
This guidance note sets out how SLTC designates roles and responsibilities when taking players away from the club.
View Guidance

Forms
Consent and Emergency Contact  Trip and Activity Consent

Policy Updates
All SLTC policies are reviewed and updated on an appropriate cycle (yearly, biennially, triennially) or when legislation requires.

Further Support