Safeguarding
West Kirby United Reformed Church is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk, and to ensuring their well-being.
During COVID-19, our safeguarding policy and procedures below still stand. In addition, the URC have provided the 'Quick Guide: Covid-19 and Safeguarding' with guidance specific to this time. Click the pink cover to go to the booklet. |

Safeguarding Co-Ordinators:
A Safeguarding Co-Ordinator and Deputy Safeguarding Co-Ordinator are appointed and commissioned by West Kirby United Reformed Church to respond to any safeguarding concerns.
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or adult in need of protection you can contact our Safeguarding Coordinator, Sarah Jackson, by email to sarahjackson6521[at]gmail.com. Sarah is a member of West Kirby URC and she co-ordinates the church’s safeguarding policy and procedure. Sarah is the first point of contact for safeguarding issues and is an advocate for good safeguarding practice.
Sarah is supported by our Deputy Safeguarding Co-Ordinator, Lin Ryan, whose contact details are available in the church membership directory or via the staff team here. If ever there is something you couldn't share with Sarah, or if she is unavailable, you are very welcome to contact Lin.
A Safeguarding Co-Ordinator and Deputy Safeguarding Co-Ordinator are appointed and commissioned by West Kirby United Reformed Church to respond to any safeguarding concerns.
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or adult in need of protection you can contact our Safeguarding Coordinator, Sarah Jackson, by email to sarahjackson6521[at]gmail.com. Sarah is a member of West Kirby URC and she co-ordinates the church’s safeguarding policy and procedure. Sarah is the first point of contact for safeguarding issues and is an advocate for good safeguarding practice.
Sarah is supported by our Deputy Safeguarding Co-Ordinator, Lin Ryan, whose contact details are available in the church membership directory or via the staff team here. If ever there is something you couldn't share with Sarah, or if she is unavailable, you are very welcome to contact Lin.
Our Beliefs about Safeguarding:
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We are committed to:
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Formal Safeguarding Policy - Good Practice:
The Safeguarding Policy Statement above is part of a formal safeguarding policy, 'Good Practice', the most recent version of which is available to read here. Paper copies of Good Practice 4 are also available to borrow from the church office. All those who work with children and adults at risk at West Kirby United Reformed Church have been DBS checked.
The Safeguarding Policy Statement above is part of a formal safeguarding policy, 'Good Practice', the most recent version of which is available to read here. Paper copies of Good Practice 4 are also available to borrow from the church office. All those who work with children and adults at risk at West Kirby United Reformed Church have been DBS checked.
Useful Contacts:
To help those with particular needs to contact specialists who can help them, our 'Useful Contacts' poster is displayed on our Safe Church noticeboard (located in the hall entrance) and in the toilets, and is also available to download here. For information about online safety, Good Practice 4 recommends a visit to http://thinkyouknow.co.uk/ To find out more about safeguarding in the Mersey Synod of the URC, including contact details for the Synod Safeguarding Officer, click here. |