Safeguarding

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Jacqui Snell
[email protected]

Diocesan Safeguarding Team:
[email protected]

• 1. Parish Safeguarding Handbook Model Parish Safeguarding Policy Church of England
     The Parish of Holy Trinity Church Ramsgate
     SAFEGUARDING POLICY PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
     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. 16
     • 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.
  2. Please remember that if you have a serious concern about a child or adult at risk you should contact the Police or the local authority safeguarding team in your area. Please note: you do not need to speak to the diocesan safeguarding team first if the matter is urgent.
     Emergency:999
     Childline: 0800 1111
     Stop It Now! (NSPCC): 0808 800 5000
     Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
     Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247