PCC SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT
Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. This implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
- We accept and endorse the principles set out in ‘Safeguarding in the Diocese of London’.
- We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church community.
- We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection, appointment, training and support of those working in both paid and voluntary positions with children or vulnerable adults, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosures and making appropriate referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- We will respond without delay to concerns or allegations that a child or vulnerable adult may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and social care services in any investigation.
- We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust.
- We will seek to offer pastoral care and support to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them appropriate pastoral support.
- We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Claire Easterman, who may be contacted at church or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Diocese of London’s Safeguarding Advisers can also assist. The Safeguarding Helpline number is 020 7932 1224 and the email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Out of hours advice can be sought from the Thirtyone:eight helpline on 0303 003 1111, selecting option 2.
If you believe a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm, contact the emergency services on 999.
USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
CHILDREN
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020 7332 1215
Also, see this webpage: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/children-and-families/safeguarding-children/Pages/default.aspx
ADULTS
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020 7332 1224 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday
020 8356 2300 all other times, including weekends and bank holidays