Safeguarding at Leicestershire Tennis and Squash Club

Leicestershire Tennis and Squash Club is a Safe Place to Play
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The safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults and indeed anyone who
needs support for their well-being are taken extremely seriously at the Leicestershire Tennis
and Squash Club.

All our coaches are accredited which means they have an advanced DBS check and complete
safeguarding training every 3 years. Coaches also renew their Level 3 First Aid in the
Workplace every 3 years.

Staff members receive an induction which includes an awareness of safeguarding
procedures.

All our coaches are very approachable and have built trusting and effective relationships
with senior and junior pupils, their parents and members generally.

In addition, all committee members have completed LTA online safeguarding training.
Our Welfare Officer is Alice Griffiths. She has completed the safeguarding training
requirements for this role and can be contacted through the Club Office.

manager@leicestershire-tennis.co.uk

Lillie Pickering is undertaking the training as our young people’s welfare ambassador and
she is happy to support any young person who is concerned about anything regarding the
club.

Policies and procedures

Policies and procedures for the safeguarding and welfare of our members and visitors to
the club.

Safeguarding Policy (PDF 1.1Mb)

Safeguarding Policy Statement (PDF 170k)

Anti Bullying Policy (PDF 200k)

Complaints Policy (PDF 380k)

Equity diversity and inclusion policy (PDF 200k)

Evacuation Policy (PDF 130k)

Health and Safety Policy 2025 (PDF 155k)

Online Safety and Communication Policy (PDF 285k)

Personal Device Acceptable Use Policy (PDF 110k)

Photography and Filming Policy (PDF 240k)

Privacy Policy (PDF 200k)

Use of Changing Rooms Policy (PDF 135k)

The club has the necessary Public Liability and Employers’ Liability insurance. There is a day-
to-day site risk assessment and full event risk assessments are completed as required.

The club uses the LTA Safeguarding Self Evaluation tool to inform the committee what the
club is doing well to keep all members safe and also indicates areas for improvement where
relevant.

More information can be found on the following links.
LTA’s Safeguarding Policy & Procedures
LTA Venue Safeguarding Standards

If you have any concerns at all about anything at the club, please approach and talk to a
committee member Committee members – Leicestershire Tennis & Squash Club
Or email manager@leicestershire-tennis.co.uk for their attention.

If you wish to report a safeguarding concern directly to the LTA please use this link.