Policy Statement on Children, Young People and the Church of St Clement's Spotland.

This statement was agreed at the PCC meeting held on:  2nd September 2020

• As members of this church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people.

• It is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people and to report any abuse discovered or suspected.

• We recognise that our work with children and young people is the responsibility of the whole Church.

• Our church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training those who work with Children and young people and to providing supervision.

• Our church is committed to following the policy and procedures published by the Diocese.

• The parish will adopt good practice guidelines.

• Each worker with children and young people must undertake diocesan Safeguarding training, know the guidelines and undertake to follow them. Each shall be given a copy of the Parish’s agreed procedures and good practice guidelines.

• As part of our commitment to children and young people, the PCC has appointed
- Charlotte Anderson to be the Parish Safeguarding Co-ordiantor
- Nicole Watson to be Deputy Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator

• Children and young people are an important part of our Church today.

• They have much to give as well as to receive.

• We will listen to them

• As we nurture them in worship, learning, and in community life, we will respect the wishes and feelings of children and young people.

Signed:  K Smeeton (Vicar)    Date: 11th October 2020