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Safeguarding and Protection

 safeguarding policy


 West Hill Church is part of the Otter Vale Mission Community (OVMC), which takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.  Personnel and volunteers who work in positions of trust are DBS checked and receive safeguarding training.
 
The OVMC Safeguarding Policy has been adopted by the West Hill PCC and it is available for you to read on this website.
 
If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, there are various contact numbers from which you can seek help and advice, you will find them on page 12 of the downloadable policy below. 
Please refer to Appendix 1 of the Safeguarding Policy or one of the posters displayed in the church.
The complete policy document can be downloaded here.


Otter Vale Safeguarding Policy Feb 2019.pdf
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On-Line Communication and Social Media

This policy sets out guidelines on how the website and social media should be used to support the delivery and promotion of St Michael’s Parish Church, and the use of social media by staff and volunteers in both a professional and personal capacity.
It sets out what you need to be aware of when interacting in these spaces and is designed to help staff support and expand our official social media channels, while protecting the church and its reputation, in order to prevent any legal issues.


St Michael's On-line and Socia Media Policy Feb 2021
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Code of Safer Working Practice

 The Code of Safer Working Practice expresses our commitment to demonstrating God’s love by placing the highest priority on the safety of those to whom we minister. It sets out what we expect from anyone who ministers in our church, and is one of the ways we ensure high standards of safeguarding in all we do.
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Code of Safer Working Practice
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data protection policy

The Parochial Church Council policy on Data Protection is available to download here
West Hill PCC Data Protection Policy July 2018
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Domestic Abuse Statement

St Michael's Church Council endorses and has adopted the Exeter Diocese statement on protection from domestic abuse.  The statement can be read here -
West Hill PCC Statement on Domestic Abuse
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  • Home
  • Worship
  • News
  • Pause for thought
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • The Team
  • Things we do in West Hill
  • Safeguarding and protection
  • Village magazine
  • Church Hall Hire
  • The Building
  • Pictures and past events
  • Craft & Flower Festival
  • Remember this?
  • Useful links
  • Fees