SAFEGUARDInG

Who to contact if you have a concern

Parish Safeguarding Officer - Margaret Matthews // safeguarding@redland.church // 0117 924 3350

Other key contact details:

Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer - Celia Howe // info@redland.church // 07799 004692

Youth Pastor - // youth@redland.church // 0117 9464690

Vicar - Will Fairbairn // will@redland.church // 0117 9464691

If you would prefer to speak with someone outside the church for any reason:

Bristol Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser- Adam Bond // adambond@bristoldiocese.org // 0117 9060100

If the person concerned safety is at risk contact the relevant authorities.

If you have an emergency, call the Police on 999.
If it isn’t an emergency but you need help fast, call the Police on 101

Alternative contact details:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
CHILDLINE: 0800 1111
STOP IT NOW: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
SAMARITANS: 116 123
FAMILY LIVES: 0808 800 2222
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE: 0808 2000 247 ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE: 0808 808 8141

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND SAFEGUARDING

In accordance with the House of Bishops’ Policy Statements ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017) and ‘Protecting All God’s Children’ (2010), and the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Diocese’ (2018), Redland Parish 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 who may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:

· Seek to 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 the 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 and 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 policies, 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.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

Further guidance can be found in the National Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance.

The National Church’s Parish Safeguarding Handbook provides further advice on responding to concerns.

SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS

Redland Parish Church has appointed Margaret Matthews as our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

Safeguarding Officer

Margaret Matthews

safeguarding@redland.church

0117 924 3350

Other key contact details:

Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer

Celia Howe

info@redland.church

07799 004692

Youth Minister

youth@redland.church

0117 9464690

If you would prefer to speak with someone outside the church:

Bristol Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Adam Bond

adambond@bristoldiocese.org

0117 9060100

Safeguarding CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND Vulnerable Adults Policy

View the Policy