Keeping children and vulnerable adults safe is of the highest priority to our churches. This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
We regularly review our procedures and our safeguarding policy. This policy must be adhered to by all Church workers. It must also be followed by any users of the Church. If you need to contact someone regarding safeguarding or child protection, please contact Parish Safeguarding Officer - Joanna Wattis and Joanna Butcher on [email protected]
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, our churches are 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.