🏷️ Corbridge Tennis Club – Safeguarding, Welfare & Health and Safety Overview

Welfare Officer (2025): Nick Steenberg
📞 07989 344660
📧 tennis@corbridgetennis.co.uk
📞 Landline: 01434 608006

Fully trained and DBS-checked

Second Officer (in training): Oliver Fowler (DBS pending)

📩 Report concerns to Nick or safeguarding@northumberlandtennis.org.uk

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📄 Downloadable Policies

Safeguarding Policy (Updated 19 Aug 2025)

A signed hard copy of safeguarding guidelines is available in the Clubhouse.

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👥 Welfare Officer Role & Responsibilities

Promote safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion
Ensure policies and procedures are visible and followed
Be first point of contact for concerns
Liaise with LTA and statutory agencies when needed
Oversee background checks, audits, and action plans
Traits: Discrete, trustworthy, caring, professional
Training Required:

Safeguarding & Protection in Tennis
Time to Listen
Optional annual refreshers

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⚠️ Health & Safety Policy
The club prioritises member well-being while encouraging participation.

Club Duties:
Regular risk assessments
Training suited to age and ability
Clear emergency procedures
First aid and accident reporting
Regular policy review

Member Responsibilities:
Take care of personal and others' safety
Use equipment properly
Follow club policies

Health & Safety Officer: Oliver Fowler

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🩺 First Aid Info

Location: Cupboard in Kitchen
Accident Book: With first aid kit
Phones: TRFC Clubhouse or members’ mobiles
Defibrillator: Clubhouse entrance (since 14 March 2024)

Qualified First Aiders:
Ian Pearson (Coach)
Archie Robinson (Assistant Coach)