Safeguarding

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The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in our Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.

OUR COMMITMENTS

• Promoting a safer environment and culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Some useful contacts, in case of any concerns.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER – ST MARY’S PRITTLEWELL
Beverly  01702 466471 (Option 4)
safeguarding466471@gmail.com

DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISER
Amanda Knight (nee Goh) 01245 294457
aknight@chelmsford.anglican.org

ADULT SAFEGUARDING BOARD
01702 534340 / 534706
SAB@southend.gov.uk

LOCAL SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BOARD
01702 534706 / 215007
LSCB@southend.gov.uk

DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM
01245 294444

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999

The PCC (Parochial Church Council) has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website by clicking on the button below.

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