Safeguarding
All Hallows Safeguarding Policy
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 vulnerable adults 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 that 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.
All Hallows Tillington
Who to contact if you are concerned about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult.
If in immediate danger please dial 999
If concerned about issues in the Parish please contact our
Safeguarding Representative Jenny Williams on
07736 821956 or by e mail [email protected]
or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01273 425 030 or 07500 771 210
.
If this is not possible and your concerns are urgent use contact details as below:
Childrens’ Services
The phone number to call if you are worried about a child in West Sussex is 01403 229 900 (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm), or 033 022 26664 for out-of-hours calls (nights/weekends/bank holidays).
For emergencies only
If the Emergency Duty Team line is unavailable and you need to report an emergency safeguarding concern, please call 07711 769657. This number does not accept texts.
Adult Services
The phone number to call if you are worried about an adult in West Sussex is 01243 642 121 (office and out-of-hours).
For emergencies only
To report an urgent concern that requires a same day response, please call the Adult Social Care out of hours manager on 033 022 27007.
and
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
childline.org.uk 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk
A private and confidential service for any young person, online or on the phone, at any time.
kidscape.org.uk
Providing practical support, training, and advice to challenge bullying and protect young lives.
thinkuknow.co.uk
An education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which helps protects children on and offline.
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
SAMARITANS 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Worth Services https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/11152/worth_services.pdf
My Sisters House
https://www.mysistershouse.info/
Mental Health
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
All Hallows Safeguarding Policy
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 vulnerable adults 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 that 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.
All Hallows Tillington
Who to contact if you are concerned about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult.
If in immediate danger please dial 999
If concerned about issues in the Parish please contact our
Safeguarding Representative Jenny Williams on
07736 821956 or by e mail [email protected]
or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01273 425 030 or 07500 771 210
.
If this is not possible and your concerns are urgent use contact details as below:
Childrens’ Services
The phone number to call if you are worried about a child in West Sussex is 01403 229 900 (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm), or 033 022 26664 for out-of-hours calls (nights/weekends/bank holidays).
For emergencies only
If the Emergency Duty Team line is unavailable and you need to report an emergency safeguarding concern, please call 07711 769657. This number does not accept texts.
Adult Services
The phone number to call if you are worried about an adult in West Sussex is 01243 642 121 (office and out-of-hours).
For emergencies only
To report an urgent concern that requires a same day response, please call the Adult Social Care out of hours manager on 033 022 27007.
and
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
childline.org.uk 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk
A private and confidential service for any young person, online or on the phone, at any time.
kidscape.org.uk
Providing practical support, training, and advice to challenge bullying and protect young lives.
thinkuknow.co.uk
An education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which helps protects children on and offline.
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
SAMARITANS 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Worth Services https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/11152/worth_services.pdf
My Sisters House
https://www.mysistershouse.info/
Mental Health
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline