Safeguarding children and young people
Our commitment
As a Leadership we recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people. We acknowledge that children and young people can be the victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and neglect. We accept the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant of Human Rights, which states that everyone is entitled to “all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status”.
We also concur with the Convention on the Rights of the Child which states that children should be able to develop their full potential, free from hunger and want, neglect and abuse. They have a right to be protected from “all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s), or any other person who has care of the child.”
As a Leadership we have therefore adopted the procedures set out in our Safeguarding policy in accordance with statutory guidance, copies of which are available from the church office. We are committed to build constructive links with statutory and voluntary agencies involved in safeguarding.
The policy and practice guidelines are based on the ten Safe and Secure safeguarding standards published by the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).
The Leadership undertakes to:
We also concur with the Convention on the Rights of the Child which states that children should be able to develop their full potential, free from hunger and want, neglect and abuse. They have a right to be protected from “all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s), or any other person who has care of the child.”
As a Leadership we have therefore adopted the procedures set out in our Safeguarding policy in accordance with statutory guidance, copies of which are available from the church office. We are committed to build constructive links with statutory and voluntary agencies involved in safeguarding.
The policy and practice guidelines are based on the ten Safe and Secure safeguarding standards published by the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).
The Leadership undertakes to:
- endorse and follow all national and local safeguarding legislation and procedures, in addition to the international conventions outlined above.
- provide on-going safeguarding training for all its workers and will regularly review the operational guidelines attached.
- support the Safeguarding Coordinator(s) in their work and in any action they may need to take in order to protect children and young people with care and support needs.
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If you have any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child or young person at Coventry Vineyard, you can speak to Abigail Curran (Safeguarding Lead) or Zia Lee (Deputy Safeguarding Officer).
Email: [email protected] [email protected] 
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