Child Protection Policy
Sheen Lawn Tennis & Squash Club aims to create an enjoyable environment for all juniors who wish to take part in tennis or other sport and social activities at the club.
We believe that children and young people have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat.
We believe that young people have the right to be treated with respect, and to have their concerns listened to and acted upon.
We will ensure that the club provides for the needs of junior members through specific programmes, designated facilities, and safe practice.
We have procedures in place to address poor practice, and to help any young person who appears to be at risk, or who appears to be the victim of abuse. We will offer help and support when a child or young person tells us that they are affected by these issues.
We will take steps to ensure that any club volunteers or professionals working with children are suitable to do so, through the use of references and background checks. We will ensure that all relevant people have been vetted and approved through the LTA's Disclosure and Barring Service process.
We will ensure that all of those working with children are made aware of the LTA code of conduct for people working with children in tennis, and are required to follow it.
Welfare Officers
The club has two adult members who are specifically responsible for children, young people and child protection., Their names are Mary-Pat Rose and Alison Goodbrand.. and both can be contacted via email at
Mary-Pat Rose: About Me
I've been a member at Sheen LTSC since 2015.
I am a licensed Association of British Tennis Official (ABTO) working at and running tennis tournaments for the past 15 years.
I have 2 grown children and understand that the safety and fair treatment of all members must be our priority.
Please contact me if you have any welfare or safeguarding concerns - or just need some information about the club!
I can be contacted by telephone on 07775557976
Alison Goodbrand: About Me
I have been a member at SLTSC for over 25 years and was Club Chair from 2015 to 2019. I rejoined the MC again in 2022. I now chair a local children’s charity: HomeStart Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow.
My priority in my Safeguarding role is to ensure that our Club continues to be inclusive, welcoming and safe for all our members. Please get in touch if you have any welfare or safeguarding concerns or any questions at all about our safeguarding policy.
I can be contacted by telephone on 07778 007001