SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

CTLTC’s Child Safeguarding Statement has been developed in line with requirements under the Children First Act 2015.
CTLTC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Tennis Ireland requirements.

Our Safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that all children:

• Have a positive and enjoyable experience of sport at CTLTC in a safe and child-centred environment
• Are protected from abuse whilst participating in the club

As part of our safeguarding policy CTLTC will:

• Promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to participate in Tennis
• 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 young people
• 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
• Ensure all policy and procedures are promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in CTLTC. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation

Risk Assessment

As part of our commitment to Child Safeguarding, CTLTC have carried out a Safeguarding Risk Assessment which indicates the areas of potential risk of harm, the likelihood of the risk occurring, and gives the required policy, guidance or process documents required to alleviate these risks. The list of risks identified are contained in the following categories:

RISK: | POLICY:
Club and Coaching Practices:
CTLTC Coach Education & Access to Training Policy
CTLTC Recruitment Policy
CTLTC Supervision Policy
CTLTC Photography and Usage
CTLTC Code of Conduct Coaches + Parents
CTLTC Safe Guarding Policy
CTLTC Complaints Policy
CTLTC Travel and Hosting Policy

Complaints & Disciplinary:
CTLTC Complaints Policy
CTLTC Communications Policy

Reporting Procedures:
CTLTC Statutory Reporting Policy
CTLTC Reporting Policy
CTLTC Coach Education & Access to Training Policy
CTLTC Code of Conduct Coaches

Use of Facilities:
CTLTC Coach Education & Access to Training Policy
CTLTC Supervision Policy
CTLTC Photography and Usage Policy
CTLTC Safe Guarding Policy

Recruitment:
CTLTC Recruitment Policy

Communications:
CTLTC Coach Education & Access to Training Policy
CTLTC Photography and Usage
CTLTC Communications Policy
CTLTC Code of Conduct Members

General Risk of Harm:
CTLTC Safe Guarding Policy
CTLTC Coach Education & Access to Training Policy

Monitoring

We recognise that implementation is an ongoing process. The policy will be reviewed every two years, or in the following circumstances:

• Changes in legislation and/or government guidance
• As required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, Tennis Ireland
• As a result of any other significant change or event

CTLTC DLP:
Nano McMahon

CTLTC Female Children’s Officer:
Joanne Ryan

CTLTC Male Children’s Officer:
Trevor Fitzgerald
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