Aberlour TC takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously and strives to ensure a safe environment for everyone using the venue.
Welfare Officer
Kathryn Outram is the Welfare Officer for the venue. Please feel free to contact her on 07901 747446 or by email kathryn@outrams.com 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
- Moray Child Protection Services - childrensaccessteam@moray.gov.uk - 01343 554370 (during office hours) or 03457 565656 (Social Work - Emergency Out of Hours)
- Moray Council Adult services Access Team - 01343 563999
- 101 - Police Scotland - Call 999 if it’s an emergency or a child is in immediate danger
- Tennis Scotland Lead Safeguarding Officer - Michelle Pasnik - 07947 566 296
Child Supervision
In line with National LTA 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
- Safeguarding policy - Aberlour TC (incl. Whistleblowing policy & Child supervision)
- Diversity and Inclusion policy - Aberlour TC
- 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
Further information
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 |