Safeguarding & Welfare
Uplawmoor Tennis Club is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults-at-risk at our club. All are entitled to play tennis free from harm in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment. Whether you are a player, coach, parent, staff member or volunteer, safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone.
Our Safeguarding Policy sets out our commitment to safeguarding and the key principles that we follow.
We work with Tennis Scotland and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to comply with the British Tennis safeguarding guidelines and policies including the Safeguarding at events, activities and competitions policy which was adopted in November 2022.
Guidance on reporting a concern
Reporting a Safeguarding concern within a tennis environment
Reporting a Safeguarding concern outside a the tennis environment
The lead Welfare Officer at Uplawmoor Tennis Club is:
Lesley Gibson – Welfare Officer
T: 07747 820352
E: lesley.gibson62@btinternet.com
Allegations of abuse or poor practice must be reported to the lead welfare officer as soon as possible. Anyone who raises an allegation or complaint will be listened to seriously and treated with dignity and respect.
If the Welfare Officer cannot be contacted, concerns can be reported to Tennis Scotland’s Safeguarding Team on 07949 500 458 or alternatively send an email to matthew.hulbert@tennisscotland.org.
https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/in-your-area/tennis-scotland/safeguarding/
In an emergency, concerns should always be reported to the police by dialling 999.