PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Hartford Tennis Club recognizes our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children (anyone under 18) and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and with LTA standards.
We are committed to prioritizing the well-being of children and adults at risk and providing a safe and welcoming environment where they are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and adults at risk receive effective support and protection.
A copy of our full safeguarding policy is available online here: https://www.hartfordtennisclub.co.uk/index.php/safeguarding-policy/ and can also be located or requested from the noticeboard
The purpose of this policy statement is to:
• Protect children and adults at risk (including children of adults who use our services) from harm
• Provide the necessary information to enable people to meet their safeguarding responsibilities
• Deliver good practice and high safeguarding standards
• Outline our commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk
This policy applies to any person who plays, coaches, officiates, works, volunteers, or otherwise participates (or visits) at our venue.
RAISING A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN
Concerns should be raised to our Welfare Officer via [inset contact details]. If they are unavailable or a safeguarding concern relates to them, the concerns should be referred directly to the LTA via https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk/.
WE RECOGNISE THAT
• the welfare of children and adults at risk is paramount
• working in partnership with children, their parents/carers and adults at risk is essential in promoting their welfare
• all children and adults at risk, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse
• some children and adults at risk, including LGBTQ+ people, disabled people or people from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and additional measures and safeguards may be needed to ensure their welfare.
WE WILL SEEK TO KEEP CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK SAFE BY
• promoting and prioritising their safety and well-being
• appointing a Welfare Officer with responsibility for safeguarding in our venue
Reviewed 22/04/23
Hartford Tennis Club Safeguarding Policy click here