Visitation Children with special needs We believe that all children are part of God’s family. We aim to do all that we can to ensure that children with special needs are welcomed and that their needs are adequately catered for. Every effort is made to include these children into all of our programs. We have policies and procedures in place and maintain clear communication with parents and caregivers of children with special needs. OSH Requirements We have guidelines and procedures in place to ensure that all buildings and equipment are maintained and used as safely as possible. Policies include: Event Safety Planning Emergency Procedures First aid Checklist Safety Checklist Annual site risk assessment Accident and incident reporting Complaints Procedure Positive, open and clear communication is required from all leaders and expected from families. Families are encouraged to express their views openly to the leader concerned and /or the leader of the ministry area. Any issues arising will be with respectfully. A complaints form is to be used if mutual agreement is not reached. This will then go to the senior pastor of the church. Policies The Policies of the Children’s Ministry are to be regularly assessed. A formal review will be undertaken every two years and signed off by the Children’s Ministry leader. A copy of all policies is kept in the church office and is available to parents and leaders. Policies and procedures are updated as required to reflect current practice.
Visitation Children with special needs We believe that all children are part of God’s family. We aim to do all that we can to ensure that children with special needs are welcomed and that their needs are adequately catered for. Every effort is made to include these children into all of our programs. We have policies and procedures in place and maintain clear communication with parents and caregivers of children with special needs. OSH Requirements We have guidelines and procedures in place to ensure that all buildings and equipment are maintained and used as safely as possible. Policies include: Event Safety Planning Emergency Procedures First aid Checklist Safety Checklist Annual site risk assessment Accident and incident reporting Complaints Procedure Positive, open and clear communication is required from all leaders and expected from families. Families are encouraged to express their views openly to the leader concerned and /or the leader of the ministry area. Any issues arising will be with respectfully. A complaints form is to be used if mutual agreement is not reached. This will then go to the senior pastor of the church. Policies The Policies of the Children’s Ministry are to be regularly assessed. A formal review will be undertaken every two years and signed off by the Children’s Ministry leader. A copy of all policies is kept in the church office and is available to parents and leaders. Policies and procedures are updated as required to reflect current practice.
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