This policy is informed by the LTA

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Brentwood strives to ensure that all children are safeguarded from abuse and have an enjoyable tennis experience. 

 

This document sets out the Brentwood policy for the acceptable use of our changing rooms. Brentwood strives to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and have an enjoyable tennis experience.

 

• Groups of children will have sole use of changing rooms. This reduces any risks and potential vulnerability associated with mixing adults and children when changing and using the toilets

• All adults are expected to wait outside until children have finished using the changing rooms and toilets

• If adults and children need to share our changing rooms, they will do so at different times other than when children are being supported by their parents/carers

• Under no circumstances will adult members, coaches or volunteers change or use the toilet at the same time as children using the changing rooms, other than when children are being supported by their parents/carers

• Mixed gender groups of children will have access to separate changing rooms, or use the same changing room but at different times

• If we are made aware that a child or adult self-identifies as a gender that differs from the gender they were assigned at birth, we will work with them and their parents/carers (where it relates to a child) to make reasonable adjustments to changing arrangements to suit their needs (n.b. for more information on this please go to https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/lgbt-young-people-and-sport/)

• Mobile phones and other electronic devices must not be used in changing rooms

• For younger groups of children, a DBS checked member of staff or volunteer will wait outside the changing rooms to allow children to call for assistance if required

• Where no changing facilities are available children, parents and travelling teams/players will be made aware prior to the game and advised to make alternative arrangements and to take appropriate additional clothing e.g. tracksuits etc.

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November 2023