Policy statement on children, young people and the Church
As members of this church we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people.
· It is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent the physical. sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people, and to report any abuse discovered or suspected.
· We recognise that our work with children and young people is the responsibility of the whole church.
· The church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training those who work with children and young people, and to providing supervision.
· The church is committed to following the Home Office Code of Practice Safe from Harm and adopts the guidelines and procedures published by the Baptist Union of Great Britain in its booklet Safe to Grow.
· Each worker with children and young people must know the recommendations. and undertake to observe them. Each shall be given a copy of the church's agreed procedures and Good Practice guidelines.
· As part of our commitment to children and young people the church has appointed Martin Wilson and Ruth Wilson to be their Advocates. Their role will be regularly explained to children and their names, Church address and phone numbers publicly displayed.