Safeguarding

1.0 - Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of people in God’s image. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.

2.0 - We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.

3.0 - We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church.

4.0 - We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection, appointment, training and support of those working with children or adults at risk.

5.0 - We will respond without delay to concerns or allegations that a child or adult may have been harmed, cooperating fully in any investigation.

6.0 - We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust.

7.0 - We will seek to offer pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse.

8.0 - We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or adult.

9.0 - Our safeguarding team are the first people to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or adult at risk.