“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility: not responding to a safeguarding concern is not an option.”
Caerphilly Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all of our users. The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice as well as LTA minimum requirements.
Members who wish to raise a matter of concern may do so knowing that we shall deal with it sensitively, confidentially, discreetly and with honesty of purpose.
Our Welfare Officers are:
| Andrea Ambler | Stuart Mitchell |
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| “I’m mum to Charlie and Dylan who have been playing for many years now. I’m also Treasurer for CTC and run the welcome desk at key events.” | “I began playing in 2020 through the Tennis Xpress course and now play a couple of times each week. I help around the grounds and at open days on the BBQ.” |
| Both Andrea and Stuart can be emailed | at: welfareofficer@caerphillytennis.co.uk |
| Mobile: 07983 179766 | Mobile: 07726 235239 |
CTC Policies
CTC Anti-Bullying Policy
CTC Anti-Harassment Policy
CTC Code of Conduct For Players and Parents
CTC Code of Practice For Working With Children
CTC Compliments, Complaints and Disciplinary Policy
CTC Disciplinary and Appeal Procedures
CTC Diversity and Inclusion Policy
CTC Online Safety and Communication Policy
CTC Recording and Publishing Images Policy
CTC Safeguarding at Events, Competitions and Trips Policy
CTC Safeguarding Policy
CTC Sun Safety Policy
CTC Use of Changing Rooms Policy
CTC Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Policy
CTC Whistleblowing Policy
Guidance on Reporting A Concern
Flowchart for reporting a concern within tennis
Flowchart for reporting a concern outside of tennis
You can also report a concern directly to:
Caerphilly Social Services – Children: 0808 100 1727
Caerphilly Social Services – Adults: 0808 100 2500
Caerphilly Social Services – Out of Hours: 0800 328 4432
Tennis Wales Safeguarding Officer Mark Vaughan: 07984 978011, mark.vaughan@tenniswales.org.uk
Other Resources
LTA Safe to Play Tennis
Tennis Wales Safeguarding – Kids Hub
Gwent Safeguarding website
Supportive Links
NSPCC
NSPCC – Child Protection in Sport
Childline
Mental Health Foundation
Rights of the Child
Young Minds
Samaritans Wales
Mind
Live Fear Free (gov.wales)
Dewis Wales
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