safeguarding

We recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people andvulnerable adults. We acknowledge that children, young people and vulnerable adults 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.”

We have therefore adopted the procedures set out in our safeguarding policy in accordance with statutory guidance.  
We are committed to building constructive links with statutory and all other agencies involved in safeguarding.

The policy and appendices are based on the ten ‘Safe and Secure’ safeguarding standards published by thirtyone:eight.

We therefore undertake 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.

• Ensure that the premises meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and all other relevant legislation, and that it is welcoming and inclusive.

• Support the Safeguarding Coordinator(s) in their work and in any action they may need to take in order to protect children and vulnerable adults.

• Not to allow the document to be copied by other organisations.

To access our Safeguarding process and policies, please go to: SG Process — Severn Vineyard Church, Bristol

If you would like a copy of the full Safeguarding policy at Severn Vineyard, please email safeguarding@severnvineyard.org.

To report a Safeguarding concern or incident at Severn Vineyard, click here.

For independent advice on any Safeguarding-related issue, call the thirtyone:eight helpline - 0303 003 1111 - or contact them online.

safeguarding team

Please contact any of the team if you have any queries or concerns about safeguarding at Severn Vineyard.
Our safeguarding team at Severn Vineyard are:

Or you can contact either of the Co-Lead Pastors, Owen and Claire Lynch:

owen.lynch@severnvineyard.org

claire.lynch@severnvineyard.org