This course is for those looking to achieve their safeguarding training.  

The course takes place in a virtual classroom via Zoom. You will be sent a Zoom link via email 24 hours prior to the course starting. Please ensure that the LTA has your current email address, and that you check your spam inbox, to ensure you receive the joining instructions. 

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, you 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: 

• You do not need to prepare anything before the course but may want to write notes as you go along. A handout will be provided after the course 
• The minimum age to attend is 16 years old 
• If you are a volunteer, you may be eligible for a refund of the cost of this course. You can contact the provider of this course, Virtus Leisure, to find out more information. 

If you have completed this course within the last 3 years then you can take the free safeguarding online module, Safeguarding In Tennis Together, to renew your training for another 3 years. Please ensure that you book onto the correct course, as there are role-specific versions (i.e. for coaches, Welfare Officers, officials, etc.). 

Virtus Leisure Management is an approved LTA Workforce Development Centre, delivering LTA coaching qualifications, including Assistant, Instructor, Padel Instructor, and Level 3 Coach. We also provide a wide selection of LTA CPD courses alongside our own Virtus CPD programmes designed for both coaches and officials across tennis and padel. Our courses cover everything from off-court development -such as leadership and coach-team management - to a variety of on-court technical and tactical workshops.

We operate through a network of hub and satellite venues across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Channel Islands, managing three Indoor Tennis Centres and two Indoor Padel Centres. Our main hub, Bromley Tennis Centre, is an official LTA Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) and hosts major events including the Kent County Championships and a range of national and regional competitions.

Across our network, our mission is to provide high-quality learning, local expertise, and accessible opportunities for coaches and officials - helping to deliver the LTA’s ambition to open tennis up and enrich communities through both tennis and padel.

At Virtus, we are passionate about sharing the energy and enjoyment of our sports through innovation, excellence, and a commitment to professional development. Our partnership with the LTA enables us to deliver high-quality, up-to-date qualifications and CPD pathways. Our tutor team continually evolves their own practice to ensure our courses remain industry leading, while offering clear communication and personalised support throughout every learner’s journey.

From your first booking to the successful completion of your qualification, you’ll receive a warm welcome and ongoing guidance from both our Virtus team and our partner venues. We are committed to building long-term relationships and serving as a central point of support throughout your coaching or officiating career.

For further information, please visit our website, call us on 0204 513 2676, or email us at coach.ed@virtuslm.co.uk to find out if we can help you with your coaching or officiating.