Safety Matters

Child Protection Policy Statement

The Club emphasises that young people have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat.

The Club acknowledges that young people have the right to be treated with respect and for their concerns to be listened to and acted upon.

The Club will ensure that Playing Members have specific programmes and facilities designated for them, with adequate supervision.

The Club has procedures in place to help any young person who requests help and support on a confidential basis, in issues relating to Child Protection.

The Club will ensure that the Head Coach holds a full LTA Coach Licence and that other coaches and coaching assistants are either Licensed or have signed the Club self declaration form in relation to Child Protection.

The Club will ensure that any Club members and volunteers working with young people are aware of and apply the LTA Code of Conduct for Those Working with Children in Tennis, and have signed the Club self declaration form in relation to Child Protection.

The Club has Adult Members who are specifically responsible for Child Protection issues.

These are currently:

Mrs Mione Dryden, Jim Harle, Tim Payne & Ms Judith Sturman.