Prenton lawn Tennis Club Safeguarding Policy

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Prenton Lawn Tennis Club acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk. The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and LTA requirements. 

The club’s safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children and adults at risk are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all club users:

• have a positive and enjoyable experience of tennis at Prenton Lawn Tennis Club in a safe and inclusive environment
• are protected from abuse whilst participating in tennis.

The club acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.

As part of our safeguarding policy Prenton Lawn Tennis Club will:

• promote and prioritise the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk
• ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults at risk
• encourage and maintain a culture where people feel able to raise a genuine safeguarding concern and are confident that it will be taken seriously
• ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
• ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
• prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
• ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation

The club’s Welfare Officer is Natalie Faulkner and she can be contacted at njfaulkner@hotmail.com OR 07793683395

PRENTON LTC SAFEGUARDING POLICY

LADO Allegations

Allegations against adults working with children

• Initial consultations will be dealt with in the first instance by Pamela Cope, Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Allegations. Pam can be contacted by email here: safeguardingunit@wirral.gov.uk

The Local Authority Designated Officer for Allegations (LADO) must be told of allegations against adults working with children and young people within 24 hours. This includes all cases where a person is alleged to have:

• behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed a child
• possibly committed a criminal offence against, or related to, a child
• behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm.
• Behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children.

If judged appropriate during the initial contact with the LADO, an Allegations Referral Form must be completed by the senior manager in full and forwarded to the LADO via email within 24 hours.

In the absence of the LADO calls will be taken by the duty safeguarding team. Email safeguardingunit@wirral.gov.uk and the duty officer will return the call. If a child has been harmed the Integrated Front Door must also be informed: ifd@wirral.gov.uk

LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION

To report a concern with the LTA please use this link below

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