A Safer Church

Safeguarding Policy Statement of the Church of England

This statement applies to all Church Bodies and Church Officers (including PCC's and anyone appointed or elected by or on behalf of the church).

The statement and associated guidance has six overarching policy commitments

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.

CLICK HERE] INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING AUDIT DEADLINE 11.30PM, 7 MARCH 2024

[CLICK HERE] For link to Church of England Safeguarding pages.

[CLICK HERE] For local requirements and advice from the Diocese of Newcastle