The LCANZ’s Child Protection Project Team this month has released two new congregational resources supporting the church’s Child Safety Standards (CSS). The new resources back up Child Safety Standard 2 – ‘We value, respect and listen to children’.
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Congregations encouraged to keep working for child safety
While the next round of Child Safe Plans is now not due until 2025, LCANZ Child Protection Project Officer Mary-Ann Carver has encouraged congregational leadership teams to keep working on their commitment to child safety.
Changes to Child Safety Plan timeframes
At its October 2023 meeting, the General Church Board agreed to make some important changes to Child Safety Standards submission timelines. The next round of Child Safety Plans will now be due in 2025.
Child Safety Standards Action Plans overdue
Many congregations still need to submit their Child Safety Standards Action Plans or Child Safety Assurances. This is a vital step in creating safe church environments in our congregations.
New Child Safety resources for teenagers
Two new resources are available this month on the Child Safety Standards resource webpage. The Speak Up Poster and Your Rights Poster have been designed for teenagers.
Child Safety Action Plans now overdue
Thank you to all congregations that submitted their Round 2 Child Safety Standards Action Plan or Child Safety ‘No Children’ Assurance by the 31 March deadline.
