Safeguarding
We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously in both this parish and the Diocese of Exeter.
If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone: You can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Rebecca Hattersley on 07531 133128 or email [email protected] or contact the Diocese of Exeter Safeguarding Team HERE
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone: You can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Rebecca Hattersley on 07531 133128 or email [email protected] or contact the Diocese of Exeter Safeguarding Team HERE
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
Roborough Team Ministry Parish Policy on Safeguarding
Introduction
The Parishes of Bickleigh and Shaugh Prior take safeguarding the whole community very seriously, this includes both the Children in our care, but also the Adults at Risk and the safety of those providing teaching and pastoral care.
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:
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. The point of contact for matters of concern and liaison on Safeguarding (for both children and adults at risk) is Rebecca Hattersley on 07531 133128 or email: [email protected]
The contact name and number will be on every weekly notice sheet and on the front page of the Parish website: https://www.bspchurches.co.uk/
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. In addition, Churchwardens (for ALL churches) require a DBS check. Those with peripheral or supervised access to children are to be monitored with a self-declaration form.
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.
Introduction
The Parishes of Bickleigh and Shaugh Prior take safeguarding the whole community very seriously, this includes both the Children in our care, but also the Adults at Risk and the safety of those providing teaching and pastoral care.
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. The point of contact for matters of concern and liaison on Safeguarding (for both children and adults at risk) is Rebecca Hattersley on 07531 133128 or email: [email protected]
The contact name and number will be on every weekly notice sheet and on the front page of the Parish website: https://www.bspchurches.co.uk/
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. In addition, Churchwardens (for ALL churches) require a DBS check. Those with peripheral or supervised access to children are to be monitored with a self-declaration form.
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.
