Safeguarding policy

St Peter and St Paul, Old Brampton

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Safeguarding at Old Brampton Church

Protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of us all.
Old Brampton Church PCC review their safeguarding policy on an annual basis and it can be found below
We follow the national practice guidance which is contained in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook and can be found here

If you have a concern about a child, young person or adult who may be at risk of harm
please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer Donna Hammond ( 07759 603050) or speak to Revd Sarah.
If you have concerns about a member of the clergy or an employee of the Diocese
please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Hannah Hogg ( 01332 388682/ 07540 719447)
You can also report any concerns to the Police or Social Care.
The important thing is that your concerns are shared with someone in a position to help.

For more information please go to The Diocese of Derby Safeguarding Pages

If you wish to report a concern, you can do this here

The Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Old Brampton
Promoting a Safer Church

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 6 September 2021
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.

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

This church appoints Donna Hammond as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.

Approved by the PCC: September 2021

Review date: September 2022