Safeguarding

Welcome to the Table Tennis England safeguarding hub.

Everyone involved in our sport has the right to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are committed to protecting our community and our sport.

Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, volunteer, official or club, learn more about our safeguarding policies, guidance and support, and how you can help keep table tennis safe for all.


This is where you can report a safeguarding concern to Table Tennis England.

Here you will find guidance on a range of areas including DBS, social media and travel.

Access training, resources, information of clubs and links to useful external support.


Latest safeguarding news

Safeguarding

Creating a sport for everyone: safeguarding and inclusion at Table Tennis England

Table tennis is an accessible sport and one that we believe should be open to everyone to take part in.

October 8, 2026 | Kyhl Daly
Safeguarding

Get to know the new DBS requirements – webinar

Join Table Tennis England’s Designated Safeguarding Officer, Kyhl Daly, for a webinar that talks through the changes to DBS requirements, what it means for you,… Continue reading

September 9, 2026 | James Twigg
Governance

How we keep the sport safe for all, with our members’ help

As the new season approaches, find out how membership helps us perform essential governance functions such as safeguarding, customer service and promoting the sport.

July 9, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

What every club needs to know about safeguarding

Get to know the Table Tennis England Designated Safeguarding Lead, Kyhl, in the first blog from the Table Tennis England Safeguarding Team, with some key updates that you may need to consider as a club or welfare officer.

July 8, 2026 | Connor Whitehead
Clubs

Sport Welfare in Action: together for safer sport

The Active Partnerships Network has launched a national campaign to highlight the vital role played by their Sport Welfare Officers to ensure that every sports club in England has greater access to free, expert welfare and safeguarding support.

May 22, 2026 | James Twigg