Essex Padel Association recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children (anyone under 18) and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and with LTA safeguarding standards, which can be found here: https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/venue-standards/.
We are committed to prioritising the well-being of children and adults at risk and providing a safe and welcoming environment where they are respected and valued.
We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and adults at risk receive effective support and protection.
We recognise that health, well-being, ability, disability and need for care and support can affect a person’s resilience.
We recognise that some people experience barriers, for example, communication in raising concerns or seeking help. We recognise that these factors can vary at different points in people’s lives.
We recognise that there is a legal framework within which sport needs to work to safeguard adults at risk and will act in accordance with the relevant safeguarding adult legislation and with local statutory safeguarding procedures.
Actions taken by us will be consistent with the principles of adult safeguarding ensuring that any action taken is prompt, proportionate and that it includes and respects the voice of the adult concerned.
This policy applies to any person who plays, coaches, officiates, works, volunteers, or otherwise participates (or visits) at our venue.
We expect contractors and partner organisations, including for example, suppliers and sponsors to adopt and demonstrate their commitment to the principles and practice as set out in this Policy and associated procedures.
All bound by this policy are responsible for upholding high standards of conduct and professionalism and raising safeguarding concerns and allegations in accordance with the Reporting a Safeguarding Concern Procedures
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