Safeguarding – Resources and Templates
Table tennis is a sport for all, a place to participate, belong and thrive. From young players taking their first steps in the sport to adults who may need extra support, we are committed to creating an environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming for all.
On this page you can find safeguarding resources and templates to help with your safeguarding concerns. Whether you're a player, parent, coach, volunteer, official or member of staff, you'll find what's relevant to your role here.
In case of concern, please call our Safeguarding team on 01908 208860, option 3 or
Training
Staff and volunteers training requirements August 2026
High Speed Training – Table Tennis England members can complete High Speed Training’s Safeguarding in Sport course for free.
The course is fully online, takes around 1–2 hours, and can be completed at your own pace. It’s delivered in partnership with Paul Stewart, a survivor of abuse in sport, and you’ll receive a downloadable certificate when you finish.
It’s suitable for anyone involved in table tennis, including Coaches, Volunteers, Officials, Welfare Officers and Parents, and it meets TTE’s safeguarding training requirements for the Welfare Officer role and safeguarding refresher for members who have previously completed the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop.
The Welfare Officer within a sports club has primary responsibility for managing and reporting concerns about children / adults at risk and for putting into place procedures to safeguard children in the club.
Resources for Clubs
The Sport Welfare Officer Network has been created to support National Governing Bodies and their local clubs to promote good practice and safer sport for all. Please see their webpage which provides a list of the SWOs across the country and also a link to the events page which advertises local opportunities available for clubs.
Resources for Children and Young People
NSPCC: www.nspcc.org.uk – 0808 800 5000
Childline: www.childline.org.uk – 0800 1111
External Support
Buddle https://buddle.co/learning-and-support-resources
Citizens Advice Bureau www.nacab.org.uk
Hub of Hope (https://hubofhope.co.uk/)
MIND (www.mind.org.uk)
Samaritans (www.samaritans.org)
Disability Rights Commission (www.disabilityrightsuk.org)
National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk)
Stonewall (www.stonewall.org.uk)
Sporting Equals (https://www.sportingequals.org.uk/)
Suzy Lamplugh Trust (www.suzylamplugh.org)
NSPCC Sport (https://sport.nspcc.org.uk/)
Ann Craft Trust (https://www.anncrafttrust.org/)
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