Safeguarding
Promoting a Safer Church
Our Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Policy statement on safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk within the wider church
This policy statement is also reviewed and evaluated annually by the minister, officers and deacons with the assistance of those with safeguarding responsibilities. It will be presented each year to the church Annual General Meeting.
As members of this church, we commit ourselves to nurturing, protection and safe keeping of all, especially children, young people and adults at risk. We recognise that Safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church.
It is the responsibility of each of us to prevent the physical, emotional, sexual, financial and spiritual abuse of all, especially children, young people and adults at risk and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect.
We are dedicated in the pastoral care and support of those who have experienced abuse.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of those who will work with all, especially children, young people and adults at risk.
The church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training those who undertake this work. Therefore, those listed below need to attend a BUGB Safeguarding course once every three years and the annual ‘in-house’ training…
Trustees of Eastwood Baptist Church
Anyone on the Children’s & Youth Team
Anyone whose ministry involves adults who could be at risk
The church adopts its guidelines based upon current Baptist Union of Great Britain safeguarding documents.
Each person who works with children, young people and/or adults at risk will agree to abide by these recommendations and the guidelines established by this church.
As part of our commitment to children and young people, the church has appointed three advocates as listed below. Their role will be regularly explained to children, leaders and parents and their names, addresses and phone numbers publicly displayed.
Designated Person for Safeguarding: Rosie Midson
Trustee for Safeguarding: Church Secretary: Val Statt
Minister: Rev Martin Wright
*Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB)
*Level One Training Video
*Eastern Baptist Association (EBA)