Date of Issue: 12/05/2025
1. Policy Statement
Break Point Coaching LTD is committed to prioritising the well-being of all children and adults at risk, promoting safeguarding in our coaching programmes, and ensuring everyone has a positive and inclusive experience in tennis and padel. We are fully aligned with the LTA’s safeguarding policies and procedures and expect all our staff and participants to uphold these standards.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
- All staff, assistants, volunteers, and contractors working for Break Point Coaching LTD.
- All children, young people, and adults participating in our tennis and padel activities.
- All Break Point Coaching LTD sessions, including regular weekly coaching, camps, private lessons, tournaments, and one-off events at any venue.
3. Our Commitments
Staff Responsibilities
- All staff, including assistants aged 16+, are DBS checked.
- All staff receive a safeguarding induction and ongoing training where appropriate.
- Staff will create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment on and off court.
- All children and adults will be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
- Staff will never use inappropriate or discriminatory language or behaviour.
- Staff will refrain from unnecessary physical contact, unless for safety, first aid, or in a congratulatory context (e.g. high five).
- We avoid 1-to-1 situations between adults and children unless absolutely necessary and with consent.
- Staff will supervise children at all times, including assisting with toilet visits if required and in accordance with LTA guidance.
- Photos/videos will only be taken or used with prior consent from parents/carers via our registration forms.
4. Participant Code of Conduct
By taking part in Break Point Coaching activities, participants agree to:
- Be friendly, respectful, and inclusive to others.
- Follow the rules of the game and listen to coaching instructions.
- Respect all coaches, staff, officials, and volunteers.
- Avoid bad language, bullying, or inappropriate behaviour (including on social media).
- Treat equipment and venues with care.
- Celebrate diversity and respect all individuals regardless of background or identity.
5. Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
By enrolling a child in Break Point Coaching programmes, parents/carers agree to:
- Be supportive, realistic, and encouraging to their child and others.
- Use appropriate language and behaviour at venues.
- Respect decisions made by coaches and officials.
- Refrain from entering courts or interfering during sessions or matches.
- Deliver and collect children punctually, and notify staff of delays.
- Provide accurate emergency contacts and medical information.
- Ensure children are appropriately dressed and have used facilities before sessions.
- Adhere to Break Point Coaching and venue safeguarding policies.
6. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
All safeguarding concerns will be taken seriously and handled promptly, confidentially, and in line with the LTA’s safeguarding procedures.
If you have a safeguarding concern, contact:
Joe Adams (Welfare Officer)
📧 joe@breakpointcoaching.co.uk | 📞 +44 7595 302449
Or report directly via the LTA Safeguarding Reporting Portal
7. Review and Compliance
This policy is reviewed annually or following significant changes in our operations or LTA guidance. All staff, participants, and parents are expected to familiarise themselves with and follow this policy.
