Safeguarding
Promoting a Safer Church
Introduction
“All those who come in contact with children in their everyday work have a duty of care to safeguard & promote the welfare of children....and should be aware of the procedures to follow to pass on their concerns/suspicions.” Children’s Act 2004
“All organisations that work with or come into contact with children should have safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure that every child, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, has a right to equal protection from harm.” NSPCC 2022
Christ Church, Stock (CCS) has put in place this Child at Risk Safeguarding Policy which aims to ensure appropriate care for the children and young people attending the church.
Definitions of safeguarding - "Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.” NSPCC 2022
Definition of a child - The NSPCC (2022) defines a child as everyone under the age of 18 years.
If there are any concerns regarding the safety of a child, this should be brought to the attention of one of our safeguarding officers as soon as possible.
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Designated Person
for Safeguarding
Katy Smith
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Safeguarding
Trustee
Penny Champion
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