Safeguarding

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults at Halberton Methodist Church

The safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults is a vital part of the work we do at our church.

This information is for those who help with Children (CH), Young People (YP) and Vulnerable Adults (VA) to ensure we all follow safeguarding procedures in the same way.  These procedures ensure everyone stays safe from harm and allegation as well as demonstrate how much we value safety. The full policy is displayed in the back room of church and on our website.

> We are never alone with CH, YP or VA.

> When we organise an event or rehearsal, we ensure there is another adult present before a CH, YP or VA is admitted to the building.

> Before we admit CH or YP to Youth Club, we ensure 2 adults are present.

> We make sure that another adult is present or within sight or hearing of any activity eg cooking with YP in the kitchen.

> When we take a child or children from the church into the back room for whatever reason, we ask    another adult to accompany us.     

> All adults working with CH, YP and VA will have completed a Volunteer Agreement and had a DBS check.

> Keyholders lend their keys ONLY to people who have already completed and signed a Keyholder Declaration form. 

> If you suspect abuse of a CH, YP or VA or an allegation is made about you or another person, do not delay, report it to Paul Booth: 01884 32679

For further details and advice see the downloadable files below.