Sunday Créche (0-3 Years) Kingz Kidz (3-5 & 6-11 Years) Pathfinders (11-14 Years) Bereans (14-17 Years) Youth Band Youth Choir Scouts & Guides School Assemblies Schools Week Holiday Club Child Protection Policy
Sunday Créche (0-3 Years): Sundays during the 10:30am Sunday service there is a full programme for children all tailored to different ages and stages. All welcome.
For more information contact Debbie Andrew on 299264.
Kingz Kidz (3-5 & 6-11 Years): Sundays during the 10:30am Sunday service there is a full programme for children all tailored to different ages and stages. All welcome.
For more information contact Ann Hosking on 793151.
Pathfinders (11-14 Years): Meet in the parish halls during the 10:30am Sunday service and also have an extensive programme running through the week. Wednesday evenings we also meet at the parish halls from 5:30-6:30pm.
For more information contact Andy Kenney on 297271.
Bereans (14-17 Years): Meeting at the parish halls Sundays 5:00-6:00pm. We encourage attendance afterwards of the 6:30pm evening service.
For more information contact Rev Paul Andrew on 299264.
Youth Band: Youth band meets Mondays 6:00-8:00pm with Steve Martin in the church.
For more information contact Rev Paul Andrew on 299264.
Youth Choir: To provide the young people of the church with an activity that would allow them to develop their skills within a church context. The aim was that they would go on to take part in music activities within the church. The RSCM scheme has been used to develop both musical abilities and to show the place of music within a church context. This year the children have taken part in a number of morning services both by singing during communion and also with the rest of Kings Kids in signing and dancing. It is hoped that the youth choir will continue to grow and to take part in family worship at Emmanuel.
For more information contact Ruth Yarwood on 770140.
Scouts & Guides: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts - Roger Walters - The aim of the Association is to provide Physical, Spiritual and Mental development of young people aged 6 to 18 so they can fulfil their role in society. Rainbows, Brownies and Guides – Mary Walters The purpose and aim of the sections is for the girls aged 6 to 14 to have fun and broaden their outlook with a variety of activities not normally experienced.
For more information contact Roger Walters on 770058.
School Assemblies: Both clergy and youth workers are available for taking essemblies both at primary and secondary schools, given prior notice.
For more information contact Parish Office on 260317 (Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00).
Schools Week: We need to remember that, although you can see the colour of an apple by looking, you have to bite into it to discover the apple’s true flavour. In the same way the church building is only the epidermis of Christian experience. People visiting the church will need to get beyond the bricks and mortar and to meet the worshipping community. It is with this in mind that once a year Emmanuel runs a schools week. The event is now in its 5th year and is held up by Exeter Diocese as a beacon of good practice A time when local schools bring their children to help them fulfil part of their SACRE curriculum, and to experience what it is like to be part of a church community
For more information contact Tim Lyddon on 772241.
Holiday Club: To reach outside the church community in order to share the Christian faith with young children and their families. The reputation for a youth ministry at Emmanuel is growing! Our books were full within about two weeks of advertising. Another great year for devoted (and mad!) helpers and children alike!
For more information contact Parish Office on 260317 (Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00).
Child Protection Policy: In acceptance of the prime duty of care placed upon the Incumbent and Parochial Church Council (PCC) and as part of our ongoing commitment to the care and safety of children and young people in our parish the following is suggested in addition to the House of Bishops' Policy on Child Protection. As a parish we will:
- Adopt procedures in Local Oversight Groups to allow the following policy to be implemented across all areas of children's and youth work.
- Be committed to the continual appointment of a child protection coordinator that must ensure any concerns about a child or behaviour of an adult are appropriately handled.
- Appoint children's advocates; these advocates should be people whom the children know they can talk to about any problems if they so wish and should include at least one male and one female.
- Create and maintain a board display outlining our policy and informing parents of the measures we have in place.
This is also to include pictures of the children's advocates, and the
Childline telephone number.- Produce a standard handout flyer outlining our position regarding child protection and make it available to the parents of new children attending events.
- Ensure all those authorised to work with children and young people or in authority are appropriately appointed, trained and supported:
Enhanced Criminal Records Bureaux (CRB) checks for all leaders with
vastly reduced responsibilities for leaders until checks are complete.- Annual Training in Child Protection available with attendance required for all new appointments.
- All leaders to receive a copy of this policy along with procedures and good practice guidelines.
- Create a culture of informed vigilance which takes children seriously.
- Ensure those who may pose a threat to children and young people are effectively managed and monitored.
- Provide, as appropriate, support for all parents and families, being aware particularly of parents whose children have suffered abuse.
- Ensure appropriate pastoral care for adults who have disclosed that they have been abused as children.
- Ensure that appropriate health and safety policies and procedures are in place.
- Provide appropriate insurance cover for all activities undertaken in the name of the parish.
- Review this policy and the implementation thereof at least annually.
