Policy, Statement, and who to Contact
St Peter’s Whitstable takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at Church Of England - Safeguarding.
If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter you can find useful contact information at the Diocese Contact for Safeguarding. If you have concerns at St Peter’s contact Diane Clements 01227 770087 or by email.
Safeguarding Policy
Statement of St Peter’s Church within the Parish of Whitstable Team Ministry:
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St Peter’s District Church Council has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England. In particular we are committed to:
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- the safeguarding of all children, young people and vulnerable adults
- carefully selecting and training paid and voluntary staff who might come into contact with children or vulnerable adults, using the Disclosure and Barring Service amongst other tools, to check their suitability
- responding without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed
- cooperating fully with the police, local authority and any other appropriate statutory body in any investigation
- ministering appropriately to anyone, child or adult, who has experienced abuse
- extending pastoral care to those known to have offended against children or vulnerable adults whilst ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from them
We have appointed Mr Peter Clements (t. 01227- 770087) as our Church Safeguarding Coordinator.
Approved by the DCC on 11th April 2018
Reverend Rachel Webbley: Team Vicar
Peter Clements: Churchwarden
Reverend Rachel Webbley: Team Vicar
Peter Clements: Churchwarden
Who to contact
- Any child wishing to talk about a problem can contact Childline on 0800 1111
- Any parent or carer wishing to talk about parenting problems can contact Family Lives on 0808 800 2222
- The Church Safeguarding Coordinator is available to speak with adults or children.
- The Safeguarding Office of the Diocese of Canterbury can be contacted on 01227 459401
