Safeguarding
The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community.
Parish child protection policy statement
This policy statement is reviewed annually by the PCC and a report given to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting by the parish representative in order that the policy might be monitored.
As members of this PCC, we are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of all our members, particularly children and young people.
We recognise that our work with children and young people is the responsibility of the whole church community.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops' Child Protection Policy 'Protecting All God's Children 2010', and the Diocesan procedures, which are based on the Children Act, and Government guidance "Working together to Safeguard Children", both published in 2013.
We will carefully select and train ordained and lay ministers; volunteers and paid workers with children and young people. We will use the Disclosure and Barring Service, amongst other tools, to check the background of each person.
We will respond, without delay, to every concern made that a child, young person or adult for whom we are responsible, may have been harmed.
We will co-operate fully with statutory agencies during any investigation concerning a member of the church community.
We will seek to ensure that any child, young person or adult who has suffered abuse is offered support that meets their needs.
We will care for and supervise any member of our church community known to have offended against a child.
We will review this policy annually and as part of this process will ensure that all our procedures, particularly in relation to the Disclosure and Barring Service, are up to date.
You can find links and information about the Diocese of Leicester Safeguarding policies here
Download the Church of England's Child Protection Policy document, Protecting all God's Children here
Our Parish Safeguarding Adviser for children and young people is Kim Peake, Churchwarden 07986577447
Childline 0800 111
Help and advice for adults concerned about a child
0808 800 5000
Adult Safeguarding
The Church of England is committed to encouraging an environment where all people and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.
Parish Policy Statement on the Safeguarding of Adults in the Church
This policy statement is reviewed annually by the PCC and a report given to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting by the parish representative in order that the policy might be monitored.
We recognise that everyone has different levels of vulnerability and that each of us may be regarded as vulnerable at some time in our lives.
As members of this parish we commit ourselves to respectful pastoral care for all adults to whom we minister.
We commit ourselves to the safeguarding of people who may be vulnerable, ensuring their well-being in the life of this church.
We commit ourselves to promoting safe practice by those in positions of trust.
The parish commits itself to promoting the inclusion and empowerment of people who may be vulnerable.
It is the responsibility of each of us to prevent the physical, verbal, emotional, financial, sexual, institutional and spiritual abuse of vulnerable people and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of those who will work with people who may be vulnerable, including the request for a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance when required, to be processed by our CCPAS Lead Recruiter.
The parish is committed to supporting, resourcing, training and regularly reviewing those who undertake work amongst people who may be vulnerable.
The parish adopts the guidelines of the Church of England and the Diocese.
Each person who works with vulnerable people will agree to abide by these recommendations and the guidelines established by this church.
You can find links and information about the Diocese of Leicester Safeguarding policies here
You can download the Church of England's Adult Safeguarding Policy, Promoting a Safe Church here
SAFEGUARDING IS A PRIORITY HERE
We are committed to following government and Church of England guidelines on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good working practice, including safe recruitment of workers.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team is :
Rachael Spiers , Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
T: 0116 261 5341 rachael.spiers@leccofe.org
Rachel Boyes, Diocesan Safeguarding Training Officer
T: 0116 261 5383 rachel.boyes@leccofe.org
Peter Holloway, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
T: 0116 2615241 peter.holloway@leccofe.org
website: https://www.leicester.anglican.org/about/safeguarding/
The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Peter Yates 01455 285978 Email pyates@talktalk.net
If you have any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child or a vulnerable adult, you can speak to the Safeguarding team.
Our Parish Safeguarding Adviser (Adults) is Kim Peake, Churchwarden 07986577447
The above policies were accepted by the Parochial Church Council at a meeting on 12th October 2020