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Child Protection is an area that Tennis Scotland takes extremely seriously - it is vital the children and vulnerable adults are able to participate in an enjoyable and safe envrionment and be protected from abuse. This page has been set up as an information resource for all Tennis providers be they Clubs, Coaches, Officials, Schools, Volunteers. It will be updated regularly as more information becomes available. Tennis Scotland works closely with the Lawn Tennis Association, Sportscotland, Children 1st and other organisations to ensure that its policies and procedures are meeting the demands of this rapidly changing field.
A letter was sent to all affilliated clubs recently stressing the importance of having CLUB CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS (CCPOs), and inviting all CCPOs to update Tennis Scotland with their details. The aim is to create a dedicated database to improve the levels of communication and training for these important individuals. CCPOs can also input their details here. All information given will be treated confidentially. click here - Club Child Protection Officers
Information resources |
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| The LTA and Tennis Scotland Child Protection policy, updated September 2004. | Tennis Child Protection Policy |
| The LTA Code of Conduct for all those working with Children in Tennis Offers specific advice concerning the acceptable behaviour of all coaches, staff, club and other officials. | CH Code Of Conduct (LTA) for those working in Tennis |
| The LTA Guidelines for those working with children in Tennis A leaflet to give all people involved in Tennis eg: coaches, club and District/County officials, volunteers, tournament organisers, Governing Body staff etc., information and guidelines. | Working with Children guidelines |
| Parents are important too.. A guide aimed at tennis parents who want to maximise their contribution to enjoy both their own and their children's enjoyment in tennis. | CH Parents Are Important Too |
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| New leglisation in Scotland makes it an offence for organisations to employ anyone to a 'childcare' position who has been deemed unsuitable to work with children. It is very important that CLUBS undertand the implications of this - All individulas be they volunteer or paid for their services who are involved in working with Children MUST be Disclosure Checked. | CH Protection Of Children Act |
| Recruitment and selection of Club Coaches and officials All clubs have volunteers, coaches and paid officials who assist in the overall running of the club. This sheet details some basic procedures which will help to safeguard all concerned. |
CH Recrutiment and Selection of Club Coaches Officials CH TS Photography Consent form web CH TS Photography Guidelines Best practice Protection of Children Scotland Act 2003 Child Protection in Sport unit website CH Policy on the Secure Handling CH Club Child Protection Statement Recruitment and selection NOTES |