Safeguarding
Woodlands Tennis Club is an LTA registered venue. We recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children (anyone under 18) and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and with LTA standards.
We are committed to prioritising the well-being of children and adults at risk and providing a safe and welcoming environment where they are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and adults at risk receive effective support and protection.
Concerns should be raised to our Welfare Officer Lucy Partington
Please feel free to contact her regarding any welfare issues
- Email: woodlandstenniswelfareo@gmail.com
- Phone: 07886702694
If the Welfare/Deputy Officer are unavailable or a safeguarding concern relates to them, the concerns should be referred directly to the LTA via https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk/.
The purpose of our Rules & Policies is:
- To protect children and adults at risk (including children of adults who use our services) from harm
- To provide the necessary information to enable people to meet their safeguarding responsibilities
- To deliver good practice and high safeguarding standards
- To outline our commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk
Our Rules & Policies apply to any person who plays, coaches, officiates, works, volunteers, or otherwise participates at or visits our venue.
The Club Policies related to safeguarding can be down-loaded using the following links. You can also view many of the the full Policy documents within our Tennis Club house.
Child Supervision: In line with the Woodlands Tennis Clubs Safeguarding Policy we recommend that children under the age of 13 using the courts outside of coaching and other organised activities: are supervised by a parent or known adult.
Our links to the policies and procedures can be found below:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Online Safety and Communication Policy
Safe Use of Changing Rooms Policy
Photography and Filming Practice Guidance
LTA Report a Concern flowchart
Safeguarding at Events Activities and Competitions
To contact the LTA you can complete the Registering a Concern form https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk
The LTA's Lead Safeguarding Officer is David Humphrey who can be contacted at or for further enquiries email the Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@lta.org.uk.
We also have a copy of the Club’s Complaints and Appeals Procedure:
Complaints and Appeals Procedure