SAFEGUARDING

The parish of St Augustine takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. As a congregation we are aware of the need to care for the children and vulnerable adults in our congregation . St Augustine's follows SAFE CHURCH the Safeguarding Gudlelines of the Diocese of Southwark. For more details contact our safeguarding officer Idene Waithe or those listed below.

Parish Safeguarding Officers

Idene Waithe

Churchwardens

Diocesan Safeguarding

Kate Singleton 020 79399423

Steven Short 020 79399423

London Borough of Wandsworth

020 8871 6622 (9am to 5pm)

Out of hours: 020 8871 6000

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 who 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 on church premises and on the parish website the details of whom to contact with 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 immediately notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies

• 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 Practice at least annually.

St Augustine's Church

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Safeguarding