Safeguarding and Welfare at TCT

Torryburn Community Tennis takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously and strives to ensure a safe environment for everyone using the venue.

Welfare Officer - Mat Hulbert is the Welfare Officer for the venue, please feel free to contact him on 07949 5000458 or by email on matthew.hulbert@tennisscotland.org if there is anything you are concerned about, or if you have any questions about safeguarding at the club.
What is a Welfare Officer? click here to find out about the role.

Report a Concern - if you have any concerns you can also log them using the LTA Report a Concern portal, all concerns raised will be treated  confidentially and sensitively.

You can also contact the LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis Team on 020 8487 7000, safeguarding@lta.org.uk or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000. Remember if you think anyone is at immediate risk of harm - dial 999

Local Contacts
Fife Child Protection services - sw.enquiries@fife.gov.uk - call 03451 551503
Fife Council Adult services - 03451 551503
Police non -emergency phone number - 101
Tennis Scotland Lead Safeguarding Officer - Michelle Pasnik - 07947 566 296

Child Supervision - in line with National NSPCC advice - all children under the age of 13 attending the club outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.

Policies and Procedures - please click on the following links for more information.

TCT - Safeguarding Policy - (incl. Whistleblowing policy & Child supervision)

TCT - Diversity and Inclusion policy

Online Safety & Communication Policy

Photography & fliming policy

Anti Bullying Policy

Safe recruitment policy

Changing Room policy (not required) as no changing facilities  at the venue.

Useful guidance

Event, Activities & Competition guidance

Stay Safe online guidance

Further support

Mental Health Foundation  NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
Rights of the Child  NSPCC - Main Site
Childline  Safe to Play Tennis
Young Minds  Mind - Mental Health & Well-being