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Safeguarding at National Tennis

Nothing matters more to us than the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our sport: children, young people, adults at risk, coaches, staff and volunteers. If you see something, say something.

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Report a safeguarding concern

If you are worried about the welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk, please don't keep it to yourself. Every concern is taken seriously and handled with care and confidentiality.

In an emergency

Call 999

If someone is in immediate danger or a crime is in progress, always contact the police first.

National Tennis Association works in line with the LTA's safeguarding standards. We expect everyone connected with our venues, programmes and activities to share that commitment.

Who to contact

Choose the right contact for your concern. If in doubt, email our safeguarding team.

National Tennis

NTA Safeguarding Team

Concerns about any of our venues, coaches or programmes.

safeguarding@nationaltennis.org.uk

Governing body

LTA Safeguarding Team

Concerns about tennis anywhere in Britain.

safeguarding@lta.org.uk

Adults concerned about a child

NSPCC

0808 800 5000 (24 hours)help@nspcc.org.uk

For children and young people

Childline

0800 1111 (free, 24 hours)childline.org.uk

Non-urgent concerns

Police non-emergency

Call 101 for concerns that are not an emergency.

Call 101

Adults at risk in sport

Ann Craft Trust

0115 951 5400anncrafttrust.org
A coach running a mini tennis session for children on a park court

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who takes part in our programmes.

Every coach, staff member and volunteer working with children holds a valid enhanced DBS check and completes LTA safeguarding training.
All our venues are registered with the LTA and follow the LTA Venue Safeguarding Policy.
All concerns are taken seriously and handled with care and confidentiality.
Safeguarding is a standing item in our operations team meetings.
Our policies are reviewed at least once a year by our Lead Safeguarding Officer.

Policies and resources

These policies apply to National Tennis Association and all connected venues, projects and brands. This is where the current versions live.

Safeguarding questions

For parents, players and venue staff.

What happens after I report a concern?
Our safeguarding team will acknowledge your concern, assess it and take the right next steps. That may include involving the LTA, children's services or the police.
Can I report a concern anonymously?
Yes. We would always prefer to be able to follow up with you, but anonymous concerns are still taken seriously.
Are all your coaches DBS checked?
Yes. Everyone working with children holds a valid enhanced DBS check and completes safeguarding training in line with LTA guidelines.
How do I contact your Lead Safeguarding Officer?

Email safeguarding@nationaltennis.org.uk. Our Lead Safeguarding Officer and safeguarding team read everything sent to this address. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 first.

If you see something, say something

Contact our safeguarding team. In an emergency, always call 999.