Safeguarding & Welfare

Abbeydale Tennis Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children, young people and adults.

We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and are committed to ensuring that tennis is a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

The club follows the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Safe to Play Safeguarding Standards and has adopted safeguarding policies and procedures that are consistent with LTA guidance.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone involved in the club.

Club Welfare Officer

Our Welfare Officer is the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns.

Lucy Slater
Club Welfare Officer

If you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of a child, young person or adult at risk, please contact the Welfare Officer on:

Tel: 0114 2361938 / Email: Safeguardingwelfareabbeydalete@gmail.com

If the Welfare Officer is unavailable, please contact a member of the club committee.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you are worried about the welfare or safety of someone at Abbeydale Tennis Club, please take action.

1. Speak to the Club Welfare Officer
2. Contact a club committee member
3. Report the concern directly to the LTA Safeguarding Team

LTA Safeguarding Team
Email: safeguarding@lta.org.uk

In an emergency or if someone is at immediate risk, please contact:

Police – 999

Safeguarding Policies

Abbeydale Tennis Club has adopted the following safeguarding policies which apply to all players, coaches, volunteers and visitors.

The policies are reviewed regularly by the club committee.

Policies include:

• Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Online Safety & Communication Policy
• Safe Recruitment Policy
• Photography & Filming Policy
• Changing Room Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Acceptable Use of Social Media Policy

Copies of these policies are available to download below.

Safeguarding in Practice

Abbeydale Tennis Club works closely with Abbeydale Tennis Academy to ensure that safeguarding standards are maintained across all tennis activities.

Key safeguarding practices include:

• All coaching delivered by LTA qualified and accredited coaches
• Safe recruitment procedures followed for staff and volunteers
• DBS checks where appropriate
• Safeguarding training for relevant staff and volunteers
• Safeguarding policies reviewed regularly by the club committee
• Safeguarding noticeboard displayed in the clubhouse
• Reporting procedures clearly displayed around the venue

Safeguarding Noticeboard

The clubhouse safeguarding noticeboard provides important safeguarding information including:

• Safeguarding policy statement
• Reporting safeguarding concerns flowchart
• LTA Safe to Play posters
• Anti-bullying guidance
• Online safety advice
• Welfare Officer contact details

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Abbeydale Tennis Club is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued.

We believe that tennis should be accessible to everyone regardless of age, ability, background, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Further Information

If you would like further information about safeguarding at Abbeydale Tennis Club, please contact the Welfare Officer or a member of the club committee.

Abbeydale Tennis Club follows the LTA Safe to Play Safeguarding Standards.