What is Safeguarding?

‘Safeguarding’ means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture and environment for all. In particular, our church is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and vulnerable adults to protect and keep them safe from harm.

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Why do we need Safeguarding?

Unfortunately in any community, there are some individuals who present a risk to others and this also holds true for churches; we recognise that there have been serious failings in some places of worship in the past. By putting in place robust procedures, the Church of England is seeking to ensure that this type of abuse does not happen again.

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Policies

Our Church is committed to the safer recruitment of both volunteers and paid workers, including the use of the Disclosure and Barring Service where appropriate, in accordance with the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.

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Please click on the icon to read our Parish Safeguarding Policy