Safeguarding
Guildford Diocese Church of England Safeguarding Policy
We have adopted the Church of England’s House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement.
Safeguarding is one or our main priorities at our churches in the parish of Westborough. We want everyone, both adults and children, to feel safe when they visit us. Knowing that there is help and advice on any issues from our church team.
Safeguarding good practice in church helps us to develop a culture of care underpinned by God’s unconditional love and welcome for all.
Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.
We have adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England website (https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding) and on the Diocese of Guildford Safeguarding Website: https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/parish-support/safeguarding
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Sarah Dowd
For non-urgent safeguarding matters
Contact our PSO Sarah via the parish office on admin@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk (please note that this address is monitored frequently but not daily)
Or our minister Revd Dr Pelumi Adeyemi on minister@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk
For Our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer contact:Diocesan Safeguarding team -01483 790379; or emailsafeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/report-a-concern
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency.
Download our Parish Policies here
Safeguarding Policy Statement here
Download the responsibilities of the PCC and Incumbant here
‘Know Your Safeguarding Role’ – the national church document
If you have any concerns about the well-being of children or vulnerable adults, please raise these with our Parish Safeguarding Officers
For St Francis church contact: Sarah Dowd
For St Clare’s church contact:
