Safeguarding
 

Safeguarding Policy Statement for Children and Adults at Risk at Daybrook Baptist Church

In fulfilling its vision, “A growing body of people, committed to Christ, loving one another, relevant to and serving the community where we live”,  Daybrook Baptist Church:

• Welcomes children and adults into the life of our community

• Runs a variety of activities for children and adults

• Welcomes children and adults into the life of the church

• Makes our premises available to organisations working with children and adults

We recognise our responsibilities for the safeguarding of all children and young people under the age of 18 and adults at risk, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or ability.

As members of this church we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all those associated with the church and we will pray for them regularly. In pursuit of this, we commit ourselves to this policy and to the development of sound procedures to ensure we implement our policy well.

• Prevention and reporting of abuse

It is the duty of each church member to help prevent the abuse of children and adults at risk, and to respond to concerns about the well-being of children and adults at risk.   Any abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected will be reported in accordance with our procedures.  The church will fully co-operate with any statutory investigation into any suspected abuse linked with the church.

• Safer recruitment, support and supervision of workers

The church will exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and adults at risk, whether paid or voluntary.  All workers will be provided with appropriate training, support and supervision to promote the safekeeping of children and adults at risk.

• Respecting children and adults at risk

The church will adopt a Code of Behaviour for all who are appointed to work with children and adults at risk so that all children and adults are shown the respect that is due to them.

• Safer Working Practices

The church is committed to providing an environment that is as safe as possible for children and adults at risk, and will adopt ways of working with them that promote their safety and well-being.

• A safer Community

The church is committed to the prevention of bullying.  The church will seek to ensure that the behaviour of any individuals who may pose a risk to children, young people and adults at risk in the community of the church is managed appropriately.

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Updated and agreed - March 29th  2023 - a full version of this statement, including contact details is on display in the church building.