Safeguarding Policy
St John the Evangelist, Caterham ValleyPROMOTING A SAFER CHURCHWe take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St John the Evangelist, Caterham Valley. Below is our policy statement. Scroll down to see contact details of our Parish Safeguarding Officers, Churchwardens and Diocesan Safeguarding Officers. POLICY STATEMENT We, the PCC at St John’s Church Caterham Valley, endorse fully the Church of England’s safeguarding policy statement; “Promoting a Safer Church” which states: “The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.” We have also adopted the Principles of the House of Bishops on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk who enter our church which is based on the following six overarching policy commitments:
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES Southwark Diocesan Safeguarding Advice – A Safe Church St John's Safeguarding Policy 2019 St John's Safeguarding Report 2019 St John’s Policy – Responding to Domestic Abuse 2019 The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED that someone you know is at risk or is being abused, or presents a risk to others please seek advice from a safeguarding advisor or if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority, Social care services or the police without delay. LOCAL CONTACTS available to speak to if you have any concerns Parish Safeguarding officersLucy Hubery ChurchwardensJulie Woodland Diocesan Safeguarding OfficerKate Singleton In hours: 020 7939 9423 Out of hours: 07982 279713. kate.singleton@southwark.anglican.org Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding OfficersMarie Daly: 020 7939 9441 Mobile: 07946 255295 marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org Louise Vernon 020 7939 9462 Mobile: 07946 255622 louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org Local AuthorityLocal Authority Safeguarding Team, MASH Surrey Children's Safeguarding Surrey Adult Safeguarding Key helpline information
The current edition of A Safe Church may be found here: A Safe Church If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police on 101
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