Policy statement on children, young people and the church click on the link above to see the pdf file of our Child Protection Policy. The statement below is read out and agreed at the annual church meeting where progress in carrying out the policy will be monitored. As members of this church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people. We recognise that our work with children and young people is not just the concern of those who work regularly with them but of every member of the church. The church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training those who work with children and young people, and to providing supervision. 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. The church is committed to following the Home Office Code of Practice Safe from Harm and adopts the guidelines and procedures published by the Baptist Union of Great Britain in its booklet Safe to Grow Each worker with children and young people must know the recommendations, and undertake to observe them. Each shall be given a copy of the church’s agreed procedures and Good Practice guidelines. Children and young people are part of (or belong to) 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. | 
