We take the safety and protection of our children, young people and adults at risk as a high priority at ABC.

 

Everyone who works with children, young people and adults at risk at ABC must hold a current DBS disclosure (formerly a CRB certificate), as well as follow our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

 

Our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures conform to current government and Baptist Union of Great Britain recommendations:

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Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

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As a church we have appointed:

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Victoria Orsmond as our Designated Persons for Safeguarding,

 

Sophie Judson as our Deputy Designated Persons for Safeguarding

 

and Kath Kippax as our Safeguarding Trustees.

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Our church minister is also an important part of the Church Safeguarding Team and will work with rest of safeguarding team.

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The Designated Person for Safeguarding, working in conjunction with the Safeguarding Team, will:

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• Advise the church on any matters relating to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
• Take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.

 

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The Safeguarding Trustees will:

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• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the policy and procedures on behalf of the church’s charity trustees.