Safeguarding Policy
It is important that all Children and Adults at Risk are able to enjoy their tennis at our facilities in a safe and healthy environment.
Everyone who is involved in tennis at Newlands Park has a shared responsibility to support this by promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.
Newlands Park Community Tennis Centre (NPCTC) is managed by a group of volunteers and, as there is usually no staff on the premises, we rely on the help of everyone using our facilities to ensure the safety of all.
Dave Mcleod is the designated welfare officer for NPCTC and he can be contacted at safeguarding.newlandsparktennis@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding at our tennis courts.
Remember - if you think someone is at immediate risk of harm dial 999
Other ways to report a concern
If you are concerned about a child or adult at risk of harm or neglect in Glasgow contact Health and Social Care Connect on 0141 287 0555 (office hours) or 0300 343 1505 (out of hours)
You can also log concerns 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
Child Supervision - in line with National NSPCC advice - all children under the age of 13 attending the Parks courts outside of coaching programmes and other organised club activities should be supervised by a parent or known adult.
Photography and Filming
No images may be used for commercial purposes without written permission from the Club Manager or Committee.
For adults:
- Members and visitors who appear incidentally in wide-angle or crowd shots are considered to have given implied consent.
- Explicit consent must be obtained from any adult before taking close-up photos or filming them individually or in small groups.
For children and young people (Under 18):
- No photography or filming of juniors is permitted without prior parental/guardian consent.
- Consent must be obtained via:
- Membership or coaching registration forms, or
- Event-specific photography consent forms
- If a parent/guardian has withheld consent, the club will take reasonable steps to prevent that child from being photographed.
Safe Recruitment
This policy applies to:
- All employees (paid staff)
- Volunteers (including coaches, assistants, team captains, and committee members)
- Contractors (e.g., external coaching companies)
- Anyone engaged in roles that involve contact with children or vulnerable adults
For positions involving regulated or unsupervised contact:
- An Enhanced DBS check (or applicable national equivalent) is required.
- No individual may begin regulated work until appropriate clearance is confirmed.
The Club will verify:
- Coaching qualifications (e.g., LTA qualifications)
- First aid or safeguarding certificates
- Membership status in LTA Coach Accreditation+
All newly recruited staff and volunteers will receive:
- A safeguarding induction, including reporting procedures and codes of conduct
- Access to the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Behaviour
- Mandatory safeguarding training (renewed every 1–3 years depending on role)
- A probationary period (typically 3 months) for new staff and volunteers
To ensure continued suitability:
- DBS checks must be renewed according to national guidance
- Qualifications and training must remain up to date
- Concerns about conduct or behaviour will be addressed swiftly in line with the Club’s safeguarding procedures
- Annual review of roles and responsibilities