A Policy for Ensuring a Climate of Safety for Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults in The Presbyterian Church in Canada
It is the policy of the Presbyterian Church in Canada that all persons
– and, in particular, all children, youth, and vulnerable adults –
who participate in the denomination’s programs/ministries and/or
use the denomination’s facilities will be cared for with
Christian compassion and will be safe.
LWC, Teachers, and the Classroom
The Leading With Care Policy stipulates that teachers must:
- Have a police check
- Receive an orientation
- Fill out a Teacher/Leader form
- Sign a Covenant of Care form
- Receive training
- Adhere to the ratio of children/youth to staff
- 0-18 months = 2 adults to 6 children
- 18 months – 2 years = 2 adults to 10 children
- 2-5 years = 2 adults to 12 children
- 5-18 years = 2 adults to 15 children
- Vulnerable adults = 2 adults to 10 vulnerable adults
- Complete a General Incident report for any injuries
- Be mindful of children with infectious diseases
- Maintain an attendance report
- Seek support in training, evaluation, prayer etc.