LTA Safeguarding
Whitton Tennis Club takes the protection of children and adults at risk seriously. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone who plays, volunteers or visits our venue.
Our Welfare Officer works with the committee and coaching team to promote a positive safeguarding culture and to ensure concerns are responded to appropriately.
Club Welfare Officer:
Emily Scoffield
Contact number: 07939 580509
Email: emilysidey@hotmail.com
You can also find these details on our Welfare Officer poster displayed in the clubhouse.
Reporting a concern
If you have any concern (no matter how small), please contact our Welfare Officer. If you don’t feel able to, you can report directly to the LTA via their online Report a Concern form.
In an emergency or if someone is at immediate risk: call 999.
Out of hours advice/support: NSPCC 0808 800 5000.
Our coaches and relevant volunteers complete the appropriate safeguarding training and criminal record checks for their roles, and our coaching team holds the relevant LTA accreditation requirements.
Policies
Our safeguarding policies are available below and are also displayed in the clubhouse. Policies are reviewed regularly (at least every three years) and approved by the committee.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy
Photography and Filming Policy
The LTA wants tennis in Britain to be at the forefront of safeguarding, and LTA Registered Venues and Accredited coaches play an important role in achieving this. Safe to Play is the LTA’s safeguarding awareness campaign (developed with Sport England) which helps everyone in tennis spot concerns, understand what isn’t OK, and feel confident to speak up. We encourage parents, players, volunteers and coaches to explore the Safe to Play resources. If you have a concern, please contact our Club Welfare Officer or report it to the LTA using their secure online form (you can report anonymously if you wish).
For more information or to report a concern, follow the links below: