Safeguarding Children and Adults - Model Policy - Southern Synod保护儿童和成人型政策-南部大会.docxVIP

Promoting Safeguarding PreventingAbuseProtecting The VulnerableSafeguarding PolicyChildren Adults………………. ChurchSouthern SynodJuly 2013 Introduction...........................................…................... Church agrees that children, young people and adults have a right to live in a way that does not cause them harm or impede their human rights. We therefore acknowledge their right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs. We consider that, in accordance with legislation, the welfare of children is paramount.We will follow legislation, statutory guidance and recognised good practice.Safeguarding is taken seriously by all at ...........................................….............. Church. We will organise activities in such a way as to promote a safe environment and minimise the risk of harm to children and adults.We will follow a safer selection process for the appointment of people to work with children or adults.We are committed to supporting, resourcing and training those who work with children and adults.All concerns and allegations of abuse will be responded to appropriately, including referring to the Police and Social Care if necessary, either Adult or Children’s.We will co-operate with the Police, Children’s and Adult’s Services in any investigation, will follow multi agency decisions and will maintain confidentiality of any investigations to those directly involved.The Safeguarding Co-ordinator is the person to whom all concerns or allegations should be addressed. They can be contacted as detailed below(please insert details) Name ……………………………………………………………………………………..........................Contact phone number …………………………………………………………….........................Email address …………………………………………………………………….......................…….Aim and purpose of this PolicyThe aim of this policy is to provide procedures for promoting safeguarding, preventing abuse and protecting the