We are organising a camp working with young people from a number of sending churches. Do we need a separate child protection policy?
Every organisation working with children needs a customised policy relevant to their circumstances and range of activities. Our model policy addresses the needs of particular events or groups such as camps, counselling centres etc. Parents, young people and the sending organisation must be made aware of the child protection policy and who they should contact if they have concerns. With some joint events it might be sufficient to act under the policy of one of the participating churches or organisations. Where several groups are involved together in an activity it will be important to work within one set of policy guidelines and this should obviously be agreed by all participating groups before the event takes place. top of page 4. On the subject of keeping records, we have included this statement: All documents related to those working with children in the church must be kept securely and for an indefinite period.’ The deacons have expressed concern about this. How long is indefinite’?
Every organisation working with children needs a policy relevant to their circumstances and range of activities. Our model policy can be adapted for special events. Parents, young people and the sending organisation must be made aware of the safeguarding policy and who they should contact if they have concerns. With some joint events it might be sufficient to act under the policy of one of the participating churches or organisations. Where several groups are involved together in an activity it will be important to work within one set of policy guidelines and this should obviously be agreed by all participating groups before the event takes place. top of page 2. On the subject of keeping records, we have included this statement: All documents related to those working with children in the church must be kept securely and for an indefinite period.’ The deacons have expressed concern about this. How long is indefinite’? Much of the advice about keeping records for an indefinite period orig
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