This parochial church council has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England. In particular we are committed to:• 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 themOur safeguarding officers areSusan Waller- children and young adultsChristine Simmonds - vulnerable adultsOur Church Wardens are:Simon Love- 07929204234Ann Smith- 07956949237If you wish to speak to our safeguarding officers, please contact the parish office by email on office.stjohn_margate@yahoo.com or by telephone on 01843224957. They will then contact you promptly. If you would like to see our safeguarding policy, this is available from the parish office on the same contact details.