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Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Willesden NTCG is a place of worship where all are welcomed, and it is important to ensure that all individuals are both protected and feel safe.  Our Safeguarding policy, adopted from the National Testament Church of God, is now available for all, especially for leaders and workers. 

Download the Safeguarding Policy
Please click here.
 

The policy can also be located at:

• Church building, 1st floor, Prayer/Counselling room.

• Lewinson building – please contact Church Administrator for the exact location.
   

Our plans for the year 2020 are:

• All leaders and workers become familiar with the Safeguarding Policy

• All leaders and workers to attend Level 1 – Foundational training – date to be confirmed

• Review and update safeguarding practices with leaders

• All workers to have a current DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) now a legal requirement

• Level 2 training for all leaders and deputies focusing on local procedure/good practice 
   

Safeguarding Team:
The key individuals at WNTCG as your first point of contact are:

• Revd. Audrey Robb, Safeguarding Lead for children and vulnerable adults

• Charlotte Johnson, Deputy Safeguarding Lead; Lead Recruiter/Safeguarding Officer

• Maureen Anthony, for any concerns regarding the welfare or safety of children

• Cherry Ricketts, for any concerns regarding the welfare or safety of children

• Sharon Grant, for any concerns regarding the welfare or safety of vulnerable adults

In cases of emergency you can contact any of the above-mentioned names.
 
10 Standards for Creating Safer Places
In order to make improvements to what we already do we will be applying the 10 Standards for Creating Safer Places as promoted by the Christian Charity organisation, Thirtyone: eight (taken from Scriptures Proverbs 31:8) who is working in partnership with the National Office.

The 10 standards are:

1.  Safeguarding Policy

2.  Developing Safeguarding Awareness and Training

3.  Safer Recruitment

4.  Management of Workers

5.  Working Safely

6.  Communicating Effectively

7.  Responding to Concerns

8.  Pastoral Care

9.  Managing Those Who May Pose A Risk

10.  Working in Partnership

For more information about safeguarding, see the video on safeguarding “Kids Are Safe Here”.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n0-O4dg28c
 
If you have any questions, please contact this confidential email address:  safeguarding@wntcg.org or any member of the Safeguarding Team.

Safeguarding at Willesden NTCG