St AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH

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.

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Parish Safeguarding Officers

Idene Waithe

Jaqueline Obodai

Anne MacGregor

 

 

Churchwardens

Russell Yates

Rupert Payne

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Diocesan Safeguarding

Kate Singleton  020 79399423

Steven Short      020 79399423

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London Borough of Wandsworth

020 8871 6622 (9am to 5pm)

Out of hours: 020 8871 6000

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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.

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