Child Protection Policy

 

Safeguarding Young People and Children

As one of its major activities Brixham United Reformed Church seeks to serve the needs of young people, promoting holistic development.

In doing so Brixham United Reformed Church takes seriously the welfare of all young people and children who come onto its premises or who are involved in its activities.

Brixham United Reformed Church aims to ensure that they are welcomed into a safe, caring Christian environment with a happy and friendly atmosphere.

Brixham United Reformed Church recognises that it is the responsibility of each of its staff, paid and unpaid, to prevent the neglect or physical, sexual or emotional abuse of young people and children, whilst in their care, and to report any abuse discovered or suspected.

Brixham United Reformed Church recognises its responsibility to implement, maintain and regularly review procedures which are designed to prevent and to be alert to such abuse.

Brixham United Reformed Church is committed to supporting, resourcing, and training those who work with young people and children, and to providing supervision.

Brixham United Reformed Church is committed to maintaining good links with the statutory child care authorities.