The welfare and safety of all children and young people is very important to us at Strean Presbyterian Church. It is our policy to safeguard all children and young people attending any of our activities, which includes actively protecting children from all forms of harm or abuse. You can download Strean’s Safeguarding Children Policy here.

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Before starting in our youth ministries, every leader and helper must be issued with an Enhanced Clearance certificate from Access NI and attend Safeguarding Children Training, which is provided by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Access NI check and Safeguarding Children Training are renewed every 3 years.

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As part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we have formally adopted the Safeguarding Policies produced by the Safeguarding Office.

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We are committed to upholding the highest standards of care and accountability in all areas of church life. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we work together to make sure that our church remains a safe and welcoming environment for all.

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Safeguarding & Govenance Review Announcement

In March this year the INEQE Safeguarding Group was commissioned to conduct an independent review of PCI’s governance and safeguarding arrangements. Listening to and learning from individuals involved in the life, work and ministry of our church is an important element of this.

 

Part of the review exercise is being undertaken through a number of online surveys. They have been produced by INEQE and the Church centrally is strongly encouraging the widest possible participation from across our denomination.

 

Details of how to take part can be found on posters that we have put up around the building  or by using the following link: https://ineqe.com/presbyterian-church-in-ireland/

 

There are different surveys depending on your relationship with the Church and we are all asked to complete the surveys that are relevant to you. Please conside taking part and engaging with this important process, and please also be aware that all contributions are anonymous and are submitted directly to INEQE (not to PCI). All contributions will be treated confidentially. The online surveys are live now, and will close on 21st September 2026.