Rushmere Baptist Church

Baptist Union "Safe to Grow" document

Rushmere Baptist Church takes the issue of child protection very seriously indeed. We have a mature and comprehensive procedure based on the Baptist Union model entitled “Safe to Grow”. It covers, amongst other things, the recruitment, vetting and training of youth workers, and guidance for good practice.

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We have published our “Safe to Grow” child protection documents on this website. Click on an item from the list below to download a document:

Cover

Contents

1.  Introduction

2.  A Policy Statement on Young People and the Church

3.  Definition of Terms Used, with Guidance Notes

4.  The Young Persons’ Advisor

5.  The Responsible Person

6.  The Youth Co-ordinator

7.  Good Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Abuse

8.  Procedures if Abuse is Disclosed or Discovered

9.  The Appointment Process

Appendix 1 -  Model Job Profile

Appendix 2 -  Application Form for Voluntary Work with Children and Young People

Appendix 3 -  Information on How to Apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau

Appendix 4 -  Criminal Record Declaration

Appendix 5 -  Request for Reference

Appendix 6 -  Reference Form

Appendix 7 -  Youth Worker Agreement

Appendix 8 -  Registration and Consent Form for Under 18s

Appendix 9 -  Event and Activity Checklist for the Use of Youth Leaders

Appendix 10 -  Parental Consent and Medical Form for Special Events, Activities and Residential Holidays for Under 18s

Appendix 11 -  Sample Letter and Parental Consent Form for Other Events and Activities for Under 18s

Appendix 12 -  Incident Record to be completed by Youth Workers

Appendix 13 -  Incident Report Form to be used by the Responsible Person

Appendix 14 -  A Policy Statement on Young People and the Church (adapted version for parents)

Appendix 15 -  Useful Contact Numbers