**This course is for all Level 1-5 Coaches and Welfare Officers looking to either join/renew coach accreditation or to get the safeguarding pre-requisite. **

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, 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

Important information:

Please note that due to Covid-19, this course will take place in a virtual environment.
The duration of this course is three hours including a break
This course has been approved by the LTA for 3 CPD credits
The minimum age to attend is 16 years old

SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN TENNIS