Safeguarding

The Welsh Padel Centre is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who engage in all padel centre activities.

Whether you/your child are engaging in coaching, matches or other organised events, we will strive to keep children, young people and adults at risk safe and free from harm.

David Cornwell is the Welfare Officer for The Welsh Padel Centre and is available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have - +44 7988 732068 or welfare@welshpadelcenter.com. David stresses: Members who wish to raise a matter of concern may do so knowing that I shall deal with it sensitively, confidentially, discreetly and with honesty of purpose.

Please see David's LTA Safeguarding poster here .

Children

The facility is designed to be entirely automated and, as such, does not have staff present. Children under secondary school age are not permitted to play without direct adult supervision unless it is part of an organised group session specifically organised for children. Children of secondary school age may play without direct adult supervision, but the courts must be booked by a responsible adult member who takes full responsibility for the children's behaviour and actions. There are currently no guest fees so, as long as the supervising/responsible adult is a member, there is no additional charge (over and above the court fee) for children to play. We do have children's loan rackets (free of charge).

Read the LTA's Staying Safe Online Guidance (open in a new tab)

Safeguarding and Welfare Policies

LTA's Safeguarding Children Policy
LTA's Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Compliments, Complaints and Disciplinary Policy
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Photography and Filming Policy
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Safe Recruitment Policy
Use of Changing Rooms Policy
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Guidance on reporting a concern

Reporting a concern within padel (LTA Flowchart)
Reporting a concern outside of padel (LTA Flowchart)
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Torfaen Childrens Services Telephone: 01495 762200 during office hours or 0800 328 4432 for out-of-hours emergencies or email socialcarecalltorfaen@torfaen.gov.uk
Torfaen Adults Services Telephone: 01495 762200 or email: socialcarecalltorfaen@torfaen.gov.uk
Tennis Wales Regional Safeguarding Officer: Contact: 02920 468332 or email Mark.Vaughan@tenniswales.org.uk
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Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Children

Safeguarding and Welfare Policies

Guidance on reporting a concern

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