Church Policies

Please click HERE  for the safeguarding and child protection policy

• Calne Evangelical Church is committed to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all -

• especially children and young people.

• It is the responsibility of every individual within the church to prevent any form of abuse of

• children, young people & vulnerable adults to report any abuse discovered or suspected.

• We recognise that our work with children, young people & vulnerable adults is the

• responsibility of the whole church.

• We have procedures to ensure proper care in the selection and appointment of those working

• with children, young people & vulnerable adults.

• The church undertakes support, training & monitoring of those who work with children, young

• people & vulnerable adults.

• The church is committed to following the document ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’.

•  Each worker with children, young people & vulnerable adults must know and agree to the

• church’s agreed procedures and guidelines.

• As part of our commitment to children, young people & vulnerable adults the church has appointed Tony Cook as Safeguarding Lead and Lucie Cook as the Lead Recruiter – responsible for DBS checking.

• Today social media has become an increasing influence on many people’s lives. For many younger people it may have become a primary source for gaining information about the world around them and networking with friends and acquaintances.  Used responsibly social media and the internet can be of benefit to the Church, providing the opportunity for networking, getting to know people, gaining and sharing information about church events, learning about the Christian Faith, and spreading the Gospel.

• Calne Evangelical Church have adopted a number of simple principles for the use of social media in church life.​

• Be respectful. Do not post or share content that is sexually explicit, inflammatory, hateful, abusive, threatening or otherwise disrespectful.

• Be kind. Treat others how you would wish to be treated and assume the best in people. If you have a criticism or critique to make, consider not just whether you would say it in person, but the tone you would use.

• Be honest. Don’t mislead people about who you are.

• Take responsibility. You are accountable for the things you do, say and write. Text and images shared can be public and permanent, even with privacy settings in place. If you’re not sure, don’t post it.

• Be a good ambassador. Personal and professional life can easily become blurred online so think before you post.

• Disagree well. Some conversations can be places of robust disagreement and it’s important we apply our values in the way we express them.

• Credit others. Acknowledge the work of others. Respect copyright and always credit where it is due. Be careful not to release sensitive or confidential information and always question the source of any content you are considering amplifying.

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