Bury United Reformed Church
Safeguarding Policy – For Children and Young People and Adults at risk
Bury URC recognises its responsibilities for the safeguarding of all children and young people under the age of 18 (regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability) as set out in The Children’s Act 1989 and 2004, and other subsequent statutory legislation, Safe from Harm (HM Government 1994) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (HM Government 2010)
As members of Bury URC we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safeguarding of all children and young people associated with the church.
We commit ourselves to the following
Prevention and reporting abuse: It is the duty of each church member and each member of the wider church family to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people and the duty of all to respond to concerns about the well-being of children and young people and to report any child abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected. The church will fully co-operate with any statutory investigation into any suspected abuse.
Safe recruitment, support and supervision of workers: The church will exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and young people, whether paid or voluntary. All workers will be provided with appropriate training, support and supervision to promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
Respecting children and young people: The church will adopt a code of behaviour for all who are appointed to work with children and young people so that all children and young people are shown the respect that is due to them
Safe working practices: The church is committed to providing a safe environment for activities with children and young people and will adopt ways of working with children and young people that promote their safety and well-being.
A safe community: The church is committed to the prevention of bullying of children and young people. The church will ensure that the behaviour of any who may pose a risk to children and young people in the community of the church is managed appropriately/
Responsible People
The church has appointed
Steven Speakman and Pam Rowley as the Safe Guarding Officer for Bury URC.
Steven and Pam will oversee and monitor the implementation of the policy and procedures on behalf of Bury URC.
Contact
Pam Rowley – 078089016360 [email protected]
Steven Speakman 07851565195
North West Synod Safeguarding Officer – Yvette Hansbury-Robinson 07827 390 299 or [email protected]
Bury Council – Local Authority Designated Officer for Bury MBC: via the Safeguarding Unit on Tel 0161-253 6168 or email [email protected].
EDT Emergency Out of Hours Duty Team – 0161 253 6606
MASH – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub 0161 253 5678 – front door for safeguarding/advice etc
Early Help Team – 0161 253 5200
IDVA – Domestic Abuse Support Worker – 0161 856 2250
National Medication Service – 0161 341 0257
Link for legal advice re contact issues and the such https://www.supportthroughcourt.org/
Police: 999 if very urgent or 101 if non-urgent
Police – Report child exploitation – Child Sexual Exploitation (nwrocu.police.uk)
Police- Bury: [email protected] 9161 856 9811
Police – Greater Manchester Police- www.gmp.police.uk
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 (adults concerned for children) 0800 1111 (child helpline)