About
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding in Killearn Kirk
What is Safeguarding and the SG Co-ordinator’s Role?
The safeguarding process within the church of Scotland is there primarily to protect children and vulnerable adults from any potential risk from harm. It is a permanent and necessary part of church life and one which hopefully operates efficiently, and generally within the background of church life.
To this end, Killearn Kirk’s Safeguarding Co-ordinator’s responsibilities include:
- being the first point of contact for anyone who suspects or witnesses harm or abuse ;
- advising and promoting safe working practices within the church;
- enabling safe recruitment of staff (voluntary or paid);
- assisting staff within Killearn Kirk with Disclosure Scotland’s PVG (Protection for Vulnerable Groups) scheme;
- promoting relevant training opportunities for Killearn Kirk staff.
The Safeguarding Co-ordinator is supported within the congregation by a Safeguarding Panel and within the Church of Scotland by the Safeguarding Service
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The Church’s key safeguarding message: If you suspect or witness harm or abuse, or it is reported to you, you must immediately report it to your Safeguarding Co-ordinator |
The Safeguarding Co-ordinator for Killearn Kirk is:
Safeguarding Coordinator
Documents on Safeguarding for Killearn Kirk and the Church of Scotland. Safeguarding Young People and Adults Killearn Kirk Children, Youth & Vulnerable Adult Policy Church of Scotland Policy on the Protection of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.
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