Graves Tennis Club Safeguarding Policy Summary
Graves Tennis Club acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk. The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and LTA requirements.
The club’s safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children and adults at risk are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children:
- have a positive and enjoyable experience of tennis at Graves Tennis Club in a safe and inclusive environment
- are protected from abuse whilst participating in tennis.
Graves Tennis Club acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.
As part of our safeguarding policy Graves Tennis Club will:
- promote and prioritise the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk
- ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults at risk
- encourage and maintain a culture where people feel able to raise a genuine safeguarding concern and are confident that it will be taken seriously
- ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
- ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
- prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
- ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation
Our Club Welfare Officer is Jane Willis, she can be contacted on 07972074227
Anyone who does not feel comfortable raising a concern with the Club Welfare Officer should contact one of the other committee members who’s details can be found on our website clubspark.lta.org.uk/gravestennisclubthe. Further concerns can be made to the LTA Safeguarding Team directly on 020 8487 7000, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) or the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
The club’s policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in Graves Tennis Club. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed and may result in dismissal/exclusion from the club.
Monitoring
The club’s safeguarding policy will be reviewed every two years, or sooner in the following circumstances:
- changes in legislation and/or government guidance
- as required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board or LTA
- as a result of any other significant change or event.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a club we contribute actively to enable more people to play tennis more often, in a manner that it is safe, inclusive, and fair. This applies regardless of a person’s background.
This Policy strives to minimise risk and support individuals within Graves Tennis Club to deliver and take part in programmes and events to provide a positive tennis experience for everyone.
Full Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Data Protection
Graves Tennis Club want to make sure all the personal information we have collected about you as part of the delivery of our services is safe and secure.
This Policy sets out our commitments to you, in compliance with and beyond the General Data Protection Regulation (commonly known as the GDPR), and explains how we collect, store and use your personal information.
Collecting specific, relevant personal information is a necessary part of us being able to provide you with any services you may request from us or just managing our relationship with you.