safeguarDing IN ST Barnabas Church
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Safeguarding Officer L. Ulrich [email protected] Children's Champion K. McCarthy [email protected] Evidence Checker D. Pearson-Hicks [email protected] Parish Priest John Pearson-Hicks [email protected] Parish Safeguarding Handbook Safeguarding Policy Church of England The Parish of St Barnabas (0312) SAFEGUARDING POLICY PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH This policy was first adopted by the PCC on 9th July 2019 and replaced our previous policy. On 19 September 2024 the PCC reaffirmed their commitment to this policy as we do each year. The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 19 September 2024. 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 L. Ulrich as the Parish Safeguarding Officer Incumbent: The Revd John Pearson-Hicks Assistant Curate: The Revd Theodora Jejey Churchwardens: J Hopkins and S Leamy Date: 9thJuly 2019 Safeguarding in your Parish – who’s who? The Incumbent / Priest in Charge The Revd John Pearson-Hicks 07540 062413 The Assistant Curate: The Revd Theodora Jejey The churchwardens J Hopkins S Leamy The Parish Safeguarding Officers Safeguarding Officer L. Ulrich [email protected] 07791 858196 Children's Champion K. McCarthy [email protected] Evidence Checker D. Pearson-Hicks [email protected] 07746 142457 The team of licensed / accredited ministers Do you know who else holds positions of trust/authority in your church? Currently we only have one parish priest working in our parish. Hall Bookings Parish Priest or the Administrator Employed staff Do you need to work with anyone employed by the church? e.g.cleaners, premises officers/caretakers, administrators A part-time Parish Administrator – D. Pearson-Hicks (6 hours a week) A part-time Director of Music – D. Aprahamian Liddle (Sunday mornings) Who coordinates work in your church related to children, young people, adults at risk (e.g. Sunday School, youth club, visiting team, transport)? Name - Contact number L. Ulrich - 07791 858196 Who are the other youth and children’s/adults at risk’ workers? Name - Contact number L. Ulrich - 07791 858196 Currently we do not have any. On any given Sunday the numbers of children range between zero and six. We do not have a Sunday School and we currently have no youth members. Who will you talk to if you observe or are told about Safeguarding concerns? Name - Contact number The Church Wardens or the Parish Priest (contact details above). Parish School We also have a parish school who uses the church each morning (term-time) for Collective Worship. The Headteacher is: L. Castle - 020 7186 0152 www.stbarnabasprimary.org.uk
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