Safeguarding

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 22/11/2021
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to: -
Promoting a safer environment and culture.

• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young
  people and vulnerable adults within the church.
•  Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
  
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
  
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other
  affected persons.
  
•  Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
  The Parish will: -
  
• Create a safe and caring place for all.
  
• Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to
  implement policy and procedures.
  
• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people
  and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
  
• Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and
  adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
  
• Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there
  are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
  
• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
  
• Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises,
  following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
  (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
  
• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it
  occurred.
  
• Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children
  and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
  
• Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that
  these are reviewed annually.
  
• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least
  annually.
  

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the
guidelines established by this church.

This church appoints Pauline Hollington as the Parish Safeguarding Officer
Contact via email: sbsapsc@gmx.co.uk or mobile: 07881 911107    

Diocesan Contacts:-

Senior Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor and Team Leader - Neil Spiring  Tel: 01543 306147 or Email

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - Peter Hurd Tel: Office: 01543 221105 Mobile: 07494 884930 or Email

Diocesan Advisor for the Safeguarding of Children – Kim Hodgkins Tel: 01543 306099 Mobile 07944910934  or Email