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

LTA Accredited Coaches and Welfare Officers at LTA Registered venues are required to complete this course, or a suitable alternative.

By the end of this course, participants 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

The duration of this course is three hours including a break and will take place in a classroom environment.  This course has been approved by the LTA for 3 CPD credits.

The minimum age to attend this course is 16 years old.