In January 2025, the LTA conducted a ‘Safeguarding Audit’ of STSC. We have now received the results which are testament to the hard work of Shade Ajayi-Obe, who is both a member of the club management committee and by profession, a safeguarding subject matter expert with many years of experience. During the LTA Audit Shade was ably assisted by our joint Head coaches, Karl and Liam and I extend my appreciation of their efforts.
The LTA Audit gave STSC an overall rating of “Green – standards achieved.” However, I would also like to make members aware of some key findings in the inspection report:
1. “A high standard of safeguarding protocols are embedded at this venue”.
2. “Positive relationships and assured communication between the Committee, Welfare Officer and Coaches is apparent.”
3. STSC “facilitates a safeguarding resilience.”
4. “I make special mention of the engagement of Karl and Shade in the undertaking of this process.”
5. “Overall, well done all.”
I hope the LTA assessment reassures members that safeguarding is, and always will be an important issue for the STSC Management Committee. However, we will never be complacent around such an important subject and therefore welcome any constructive suggestions and feedback. In that respect STSC also has a dedicated and confidential email address for reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns – welfare@stscsport.co.uk
I would also encourage members to re-submit their views through the online LTA survey as notified by Karl.
Finally, I would like to reiterate my gratitude to Shade for all her voluntary hard work and expertise.
Steve Lewis
Chair