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safeguarding

The Parish of St Mary’s Ely & Christchurch
SAFEGUARDING POLICY: PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH


The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 25th January 2021
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 adults at risk 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 who 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.
  • 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.
 
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

People to Contact
Our Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Sue Morley who can be contacted on 01353 661350.
Our Children’s Advocate who can be contacted for advice and support if children are in difficulties is
Mrs Chris Watson who can be contacted on 01353 663105.
 
This policy is to be reviewed January 2022.
​Safeguarding is on the agenda of every PCC meeting.

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​The Diocese of Ely Safeguarding pages.
DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING DUTY PHONE - For reporting a concern or seeking advise: 01353 652747
​The Church of England Safeguarding pages.

​Helplines and contacts where you can find help and advise about child and adult safeguarding issues:

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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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​STOP IT NOW - preventing child sexual abuse: 0808 1000 900
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​CHILDREN'S SERVICES: 0345 0455203, out of hours: 01733 234724
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​NAPAC - Offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse: 0808 801 0331
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​POLICE: 
111 or emergency 999
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​24 HOUR NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE: 0808 2000 247
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​MEN'S ADVICE LINE: 0808 801 0327
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​ADULT SERVICES: 0345 0455202,
​out of hours: 01733 234724
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​ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE - helpline: 0808 808 8141
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​CRUSE - bereavement helpline: 0808 808 1677
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SAMARITANS: 116 123

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