SAFEGUARDING

A KINGDOM PRIORITY

By praying “Your Kingdom Come” we are asking for the world to be as it should be – a safe place for all God’s children to live. Ensuring that the church is a safe environment for everyone, especially children and vulnerable adults, is our first priority.

WHO TO TALK WITH

We have two safeguarding officers, who should be the first people you contact if you have any concerns or questions. See further down the page for other options.

Laura Seago

Safeguarding Officer

phone: 07704 961954

email HERE

Jo Jones

Safeguarding Officer

email HERE

CODE OF PRACTICE AND STANDARDS

We follow the Church of England’s Code of Practice which you can view HERE.

You can see our national safeguarding standards HERE.

Everyone with a leadership ministry amongst children, young people or vulnerable adults is safely recruited including DBS checks, references and interviews.

We have adopted the Diocese of Coventry’s Safeguarding Policy which you can view HERE.

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS

If you have concerns regarding a child, young person or vulnerable adult, in any situation (e.g. at home, work, school, church), please contact any member of the safeguarding team via email or phone. Or contact the diocesan safeguarding office on 02476 521 345.

If a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm, please remove yourself from any danger, then immediately contact the emergency services by calling 999. More information can be found at the diocese’s safeguarding page.

Any disclosure will be treated sensitively, however we have an obligation to pass on information when it relates to a child or adult who may be at risk of significant harm from others or by their own actions or if a crime has been or may be committed.

DIOCESE OF COVENTRY CONTACTS

Sarah Price is the Diocese of Coventry’s safeguarding officer. To contact her or the rest of the diocesan safeguarding team, and for 24 hour cover, telephone 02476 521 345. Out of hours line 0303 003 1111.

VICTIM SUPPORT - SAFE SPACES

Safe Spaces is an independent service supporting survivors of church-related abuse. It offers support to survivors of church-related abuse whether or not a report has been made. This independent service is run by the charity Victim Support and funded by the Church of England with the Catholic Church in England and Wales. It is free to access via telephone or email.

Tel : 0300 303 1056

Email : safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk