About us Play & Compete Major Events Workforce & Venues search Join Login Report a concern Criminal record checks Venue Safeguarding Standards Welfare Officer Safeguarding in tennis We strive to ensure that all children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded from abuse and have an enjoyable tennis experience. Everyone who is involved in tennis has a shared responsibility to support this by promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. The LTA's Lead Safeguarding Officer is David Humphrey who can be contacted at safeguarding@lta.org.uk. Enquiries about DBS or safeguarding training should be submitted using our Contact Us form. COVID-19 update Please click here to read an update on Venue Safeguarding Standards, DBS checks and safeguarding training as a result of COVID-19 (updated 22 July 2020). LTA launches Safe to Play campaign The LTA wants tennis in Britain to be at the forefront of safeguarding in sport and LTA Registered Venues and Accredited coaches play a vital role in achieving this. This is why we have partnered with Sport England to pilot a cutting edge safeguarding awareness campaign aimed at clubs, coaches, parents and players. As an LTA Registered Venue you have a shared responsibility with everyone else involved in tennis to promote the welfare of all children, young people. Today the LTA is sending campaign cards to our registered venues and accredited coaches. By downloading the ‘Zappar’ app and scanning the card you can access real life dramatized safeguarding cases and top tips videos for coaches and parents which including guidance on use of social media, photography and filming. The website www.safetoplaytennis.co.uk has lots of additional information and guidance. This campaign builds on our industry leading safeguarding standards and will help to ensure we safeguard children and young people across the sport so that they can enjoy playing tennis. David Humphrey, Head of Safeguarding, LTA, said: “Nothing is more important than the safety and wellbeing of those involved in our sport. We have made significant progress over the last few years with tennis now at the forefront of safeguarding in sport. However, abuse can happen anywhere and at any time, and working with Sport England to lead and test an innovative campaign like Safe to Play demonstrates our commitment to helping prevent abuse from happening.” Safeguarding strategy Click here to read our new safeguarding strategy for 2021-2023. Reporting a safeguarding concern If you have a safeguarding concern, please use our secure online form to provide the details (anonymously if you wish). 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). If you have a non-safeguarding concern or complaint, please review our customer guidance to understand the best way to get support. FAQ What to do if you have a concern Supervising children and young people Transporting children Deaf and disabled children Mental health and well-being Resources LTA Policies Policies and guidance Forms Reporting a Concern Flowchart Event and Competition Guidance Posters Further reading Welfare Officer Sun safety Toolkit *Childline is a service provided by the NSPCC. Registered charity numbers 216401 and SC037717 Safeguarding Report a concern Criminal record checks Venue Safeguarding Standards Welfare Officer Additional Information and Support Safeguarding Training for Committees Safeguarding FAQs for parents in tennis Safeguarding FAQs for tennis coaches Wellbeing for children and young people in tennis Childline - Call 0800 1111 or click for help and advice for children on a wide range of issues. Activity Alliance - disabled people in sport and activity Stonewall - advice and support for LGBT people Sporting Equals - advice and support on ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity How to Achieve the Role of a Welfare Officer - Pre-Reqisite Guide How to Maintain the Role of a Welfare Officer - Pre-Reqisite Guide Back to top Careers Help & FAQs Official Partners Privacy Policy Modern slavery statement LTA Website Terms & Conditions Site Map Follow us Lead Partner LTA Official Partners LTA Official Supporters © Copyright 2021 LTA Operations Limited Site MapPrivacy & CookiesTerms & Conditions Our website uses cookies Close By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more by viewing our Privacy Policy