Canal Ministries - on the Inland Waterways
Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy Statement.
Safeguarding.
Working on the Inland Waterways, Canal Ministries 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, which is registered with the Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service. Our CCPAS membership number is 3890.
Canal Ministries is committed to ensuring that everyone working with children or young people:
- has undergone vetting,
- is adequately trained and supervised,
- understands and follows the Child Protection Policy.
As part of Canal Ministries commitment to children and young people it has appointed Michael Greenslade as Child Protection Co-ordinator and Jean Greenslade as Deputy Child Protection Co-ordinator. Should Canal Ministries have any child protection concerns it will seek the advice of the Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service and if, appropriate, contact the statutory authorities.
Canal Ministries:
- 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 Canal Ministries, working to ‘Safe from Harm’ principles.
- is committed to following statutory 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 provide regular supervision.
- is committed to the management and supervision of known offenders in Canal Ministries.
- will review its child protection policy annually and register it with CCPAS.
If you have any concerns for a child or in relation to any child protection matter then please speak to one of the Child Protection Co-ordinators.
Further details about child protection policies, training in child protection, the Criminal Records Bureau and the quality assurance review can be obtained from:
The Churches Child Protection Advisory Service
PO Box 133
Swanley
Kent
BR8 7UQ
Telephone: 0303 003 1111
Email:
Web: www.thirtyoneeight.org
© 2003 Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service
© CCPAS – Guidance to Churches – England – February 2005