This course is for those looking to achieve their safeguarding training.  

The course takes place in a virtual classroom via Zoom. You will be sent a Zoom link via email 24 hours prior to the course starting. Please ensure that the LTA has your current email address, and that you check your spam inbox, to ensure you receive the joining instructions. 

This course is essential for anyone who has contact with children and/or adults at risk in a tennis environment. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand what safeguarding means 
• Identify how safeguarding issues can arise and what you can do to minimise the chance of them happening 
• Understand the types of abuse and neglect in children and adults at risk and the impact this can have 
• Learn best practice for responding to safeguarding concerns 
• Understand the current landscape of safeguarding and how the LTA can support you 

Important information: 

• You do not need to prepare anything before the course but may want to write notes as you go along. A handout will be provided after the course 
• The minimum age to attend is 16 years old 
• If you are a volunteer, you may be eligible for a refund of the cost of this course. You can contact the provider of this course, Growing The Game, to find out more information. 

If you have completed this course within the last 3 years then you can take the free safeguarding online module, Safeguarding In Tennis Together, to renew your training for another 3 years. Please ensure that you book onto the correct course, as there are role-specific versions (i.e. for coaches, Welfare Officers, officials, etc.). 

Growing the Game Ltd is an approved LTA Coach Development Centre covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. 

Our organisation offers LTA qualifications at Assistant, Instructor and Level 3. We also offer CPD courses from the LTA official course menu including Safeguarding and Protection in Tennis and First Aid. 

At GTG we strive to improve lives through tennis. We believe that sport generally and tennis specifically has enormous potential to help people lead their best lives; fun, fitness, friendships alongside skill development and competition are just some of the many life affirming benefits of playing tennis. Coaches are absolutely key to facilitating opportunities and “growing the game”.  

We believe strongly that the person comes first, we aim to respect each individual and build on their strengths whilst deepening their knowledge of the game and the industry, preparing them to grow the game and improve lives through tennis. At GTG candidates enjoy their Coach Education experience from our excellent customer service through to a first-class delivery team in fantastic facilities. We look forward to seeing you on court soon to start or continue your Coach Education journey.  

For further information please visit our website or contact our Coach Education Manager Mel Phillips on mel.phillips@growingthegame.co.uk