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Wokingham Baptist Church
Policy statement on children, young people and the church
This statement will be read annually at the church meeting held in the month of May where progress in carrying it out will be monitored.
As members of the church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people.
It is the responsibility of each of us to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people, and to report any abuse discovered or suspected, to the responsible persons or independent persons.
We recognize that our work with children and young people is the responsibility of the whole church.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and young people, whether paid or volunteer.
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” (revised edition).
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 the children and young people, the church has appointed Jean Lee and David Vaughan to be independent persons. Their role will be regularly explained to the children, and their names, addresses and phone numbers publicly displayed.
Clare Hooper and Catherine Jinkerson to be Responsible Persons.
Children and young people are part of our church today. They have much to give as well as to receive. We will listen to them. As we nurture them in worship, learning, and in community life, we will respect the wishes and the feelings of the children and the young people.
The full "Safe to Grow" booklet mentioned above can be downloaded as a PDF document by clicking here.
To contact any of the independent persons or the responsible persons, please enquire via the church office by email by clicking here or telephone us on 0118 978 7174. Their full contact details are on display in the church.
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