SAFEGUARDING
The Parish of Mickleham Safeguarding Policy
The following policy was agreed at the
Parochial
Church Council (PCC) meeting
on 19th
May 2020
This policy statement actively underpins all safeguarding work within the church
In accordance with the Church of England
Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to the safeguarding, care and
nurture of everyone within our community, and will ensure that we will:
- Adopt and implement the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policy and practice guidance.
- Promote and publicise the ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy statement, and ensure all church officers have access to it.
- Have a plan in place that sets out, in line with national and local priorities, how the policy will be put into action.
- Ensure that any person who works with vulnerable groups is aware of and abides by national and local safeguarding guidance.
- Review the policy regularly to ensure best practice.
'Promoting a Safer Church' sets out the Church of England’s commitment to making the church a safer place for all. The Policies and Practice Guidance apply to all Church bodies and officers. All authorised clergy, bishops, archdeacons licensed readers and lay workers, churchwardens and PCCs are required by section 5 Clergy Disciplinary Measure to have “due regard” to safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops. The Policy Statement, Policies, Practice Guidance and Protocols are available to view on the diocesan website at www.cofeguildford.org.uk/safeguardingpolicy together with the Parish Handbook.
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 vulnerable 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.
- Following advice from the DSA support and manage the safe involvement of 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 procedures and risk assessments are in place for all activities 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.
As a church we are committed to keeping everyone safe, children, young people and adults alike. We follow the National Church of England policies for safeguarding, and encourage PCC members, Deanery Synod representatives, those who work with children and young people, and all those who regularly volunteer in different ministries, to attend safeguarding training. Many of our ministries, such as those who work with children or young people, are required to undertake DBS checks.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is:
Vickie Leney | Email: | |
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Our Designated Safeguarding Lead as PSO is not on the PCC is:
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Jenny Hudlass |
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Telephone: |
01306 886044 |
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is:
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Jane Huttly |
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Telephone: |
07552 530355 |
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The Church of England document 'Promoting a Safer Church' can be found at:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf
The Guildford Diocese offer further information at:
https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/about/safeguarding-inclusion/safeguarding-policy
Signed: John Harkin (Parish Priest)
Name: Reverend Canon John Harkin
Date: 19th May 2020
Support Helplines
If you wish to speak with someone outside the church, the following helplines may be useful:
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NSPCC for adults concerned about a child |
0808 800 5000 |
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Childline for children and young people |
0800 1111 |
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Action on Elder Abuse helpline |
0808 808 8141 |
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24 hour National Domestic Violence helpline |
0808 2000 247 |
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Surrey Domestic Abuse helpline |
01483 776822 |
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Your Sanctuary helpline supporting survivors of domestic abuse |
01483 776822 |
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NAPAC offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse |
0808 801 0331 |
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Stop It Now preventing child sexual abuse |
0808 1000 900 |
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Cruse bereavement helpline |
0808 808 1677 |
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Family Lives support and advice on family issues |
0808 800 222 |
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LeatherHEAD START for homeless men |
01372 377790 |
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Leatherhead Night Hostel men and women |
01372 363003 (11am - 4pm) |
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Modern Slavery Helpline |
08000 121 700 |
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MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers |
0808 801 0340 |
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Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to |
116 123 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous |
0800 9177 650 |
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NHS Frank drugs helpline |
0300 123 6600 |
Working
together to keep everyone safe