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Safeguarding Policy for the Benefice
Creating a safer church
 

 The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC)s meetings held in  May 2023
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our benefice 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 Benefice will: 
  • Create a safe and caring place for all.
  • Have a named BeneficeSafeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCCs 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 front page of 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 Team 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.
  • Inform the Diocesan Safeguarding Team if we use an alternative DBS Umbrella Body to APCS and if we receive any DBS Disclosures that are not clear.
  • Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

 
Each person who works within these church communities will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this benefice.
This church appoints Michelle Galbraith as the Benefice Safeguarding Officer.


Incumbent: The Rev’d Jane Manley ..............Jane Manley..

Glenys
Hello and welcome to our Benefice . If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

There are services across the benefice in our six beautiful churches and details can be found on the 'Our Services' page.   Our worship is a mixture of contemporary and traditional.  Refreshments are served after all the services and we invite you to stay for a cuppa - it is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. 

BOOK TICKET HERE – Sun 8 AM (IN-PERSON) Holy Communion Worship Service –  Christ Methodist Church, Sun 3 Jan 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

 

What about my children?

Children are welcome at all of our services, particularly the  more contemporary services.  We really value worshipping God all together as a family. 



Children


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Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit one of our churches beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
Name:
Telephone:
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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

 

 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home in our church communities.

Best Wishes

Revd Jane