The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held
on Tuesday 8th September 2020.
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 Rev Geoffrey Boucher as the Parish Safeguarding Officer
and he can be contacted at: geoffboucher@btinternet.com
Incumbent: The Rev. Geoffrey Boucher.
Churchwarden: Mrs Sue Craven and Mr Paul Fearon.
Date: 28th April 2022 - updated
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
The Parish of All Saints, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
The following policy was agreed at the
Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting
held on Tuesday 8th September 2020.
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 Rev Geoffrey
Boucher as the Parish Safeguarding
Officer
and he can be contacted at:
geoffboucher@btinternet.com
Incumbent: The Rev. Geoffrey Boucher.
Churchwarden: Mrs Sue Craven and Mr
Paul Fearon.
Date: 28th April 2022 - updated
All Saints Hartford
