PCC SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT

 

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Maureen Williamson and can be contacted on 01772 690016 or via email: mo.rickwilliamson@btinternet.com

 

Promoting a Safer Church
Inskip St Peter’s Church have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.

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A copy of this and all the information below can be found here: cofe-policy-statement.pdf(churchofengland.org) 

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We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.

All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

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Reporting a concern

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If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999

 

Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) in the first instance.

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Maureen Williamson 01772 690016 or email mo.rickwilliamson@btinternet.com 

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The PSO can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.

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Concerns can also be raised directly with with the Diocese Safeguarding Team

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Safeguarding Team Contact Details

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safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org

 

Tel: 01254 503088

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Assistant DSA Sophie Booth

 

sophie.booth@blackburn.anglican.org (Tel: 07468 971759)

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DSA, Catherine Smith,

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Catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org (Tel: 07711 485170)

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Safeguarding Trainer, Andrea Richards

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Andrea.richards@blackburn.anglican.org (Tel 07484 073146)

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Safeguarding Administrator, Claudia Aspey

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Claudia.aspey@blackburn.anglican.org (Tel: 01254 503088)

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Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE

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Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisations Safeguarding team.

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Finding support

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Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

 

If you have been affected. however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. 

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Contact SafeSpaces safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk

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We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24 hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

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Thirty-one Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)

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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

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National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines are free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

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Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

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Action on Elder Abuse Helplines: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm

 

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Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

 

 

The PCC of Inskip St Peter agreed and adopted this Policy at its meeting on 16th of July 2019.

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This PCC shall review this policy annually, the next review will take place in May 2025