CHILD PROTECTION
St Annes Parish Church regards child protection and good working practice as a priority. In the interests of the safety and well being of all children and young people, it has developed and operates a formal child protection policy.
The church is committed to ensuring that everyone working with children or young people has
- undergone a Criminal Records Bureau check at enhanced level,
- is adequately trained and supervised,
- understands and follows the church's child protection policy.
The child protection policy may be viewed on this website page and/or a copy obtained from the Parish Office.
As part of this church's commitment to children and young people it has appointed Monica Hollows as Under 18s Co-ordinator. All the children and young people involved in activities within the church know who she is and how she can be contacted.Should the church have any child protection concerns it will seek the advice of the Diocese Child Protection Advisors and where appropriate contact the statutory authorities.
St Annes Parish Church
- recognises that child protection is everyone's responsibility.
- is committed to supporting parents and families.
- recognises the unique and individual worth of each child.
- is committed to nurturing, protecting and safeguarding children and young people.
- exercises care in the appointment of all those working with children and young people in the church, working to 'Safe from Harm' principles.
- is committed to following statutory, Diocese/Church of England and specialist guidelines in working with children and young people.
- seeks to support all those affected by abuse.
- is committed to supporting, training and resourcing those who work with children and young people and providing regular supervision.
- is committed to the management and supervision of known offenders in the church.
- will review its child protection policy at least annually.
If you have any concerns for a child or in relation to any child protection matter then please speak to the Vicar or the Under 18s Co-ordinator.
Child Protection Policy Documents
Role Description Template
Confidential Declaration Form
Induction Checklist Form
Annual Audit Checklist
Risk Assessment Checklist
Group Compliance Form
Accident Record Sheet
Users of Parish Rooms Form
Registration Form Template
U18s Group Programme Plan Form
U18s Group Annual Report Form
Register of Roles allowing access to Under 18s
Under 18s Co-ordinator Role Description
Photography Policy
Guidance on Working with Under 18s
Template for Register of Individuals with Access to Under 18s
Amendment Log
Website Child Protection Statement
Documents for Reference
Blackburn Diocese Policy
Church of England Policy
Government "Safe from Harm" Policy