Safeguarding
If Any Issue Arises
The LTA Safe and Inclusive Tennis team are here to help. If you have concerns, or wish to report anything, you can use our online form below or email the LTA Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@lta.org.uk
How to Report a Safeguarding Concern
If you'd like to speak to someone outside of office hours, you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
If someone is in immediate danger, call the police (999).
For more information please visit LTA's Safeguarding Policy & Procedures | LTA
Welfare Officer
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and the Welfare Officer plays a key role in keeping it on the agenda at your club or venue. The role isn’t overly time-consuming or something to feel daunted by — it’s about being a visible, approachable presence who helps promote a safe and inclusive environment.
If you’re not already trained, you’ll receive a short induction session. Your main responsibility is to ensure safeguarding is actively considered at your venue, and to support members in passing any concerns to the LTA National Safeguarding Team, who will handle investigations.
You’d be a great fit if you are:
• Approachable and trustworthy
• Engaging and supportive
• Able to manage conflict calmly
• A good listener
• Professional and helpful
This role gives you the chance to apply your existing experience from work or volunteering, while developing transferable skills for future opportunities.
Venue Support
All Warwickshire LTA registered tennis venues have access to support and advice from the County Safeguarding Officer who will happily help with any queries you may have about the safeguarding standards. Get in touch with them HERE.
What Does a Young Person Welfare Ambassador Do?
An Ambassador’s role is to:
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Provide a young person’s voice and perspective to promote safeguarding and welfare at their venues
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Raise awareness of safeguarding and welfare issues amongst members and players
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Gather feedback from young people to enable them to have a greater say in safeguarding discussions
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Provide an important link between venue committees, children and young people.
To explore how you and your venue can get involved, speak to your venue Welfare Officer or a member of the committee or coaching team.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to appoint a YPWA, please complete our online form and we will be in touch.
LTA Toolkit
The LTA toolkit provides supporting links and documents, including policy templates and posters relevant to some of the individual standards. Detailed guidance of the standards is available within the safeguarding standards for LTA registered venues guide and should be used in conjunction with the self-assessment document and toolkit below: