Parish Policy for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Parish of St Peter's Lindal with Marton
Parish Policy for Safeguarding
Children and Vulnerable Adults.
The Parish of St. Peter's Lindal with Marton has adopted the Safeguarding Policies & Guidance of the Church of England and Carlisle Diocese.
The members of the Parochial Church Council in the Parish of St. Peter's Lindal with Marton approved this policy at our PCC meeting on 3rd July 2023
The PCC has formally adopted the House of Bishops’ “Promoting a Safer Church”
Ethos Statement
The teaching of Christ establishes the special significance of every human being and especially the central place of children in the sight of God. Our church is committed to fulfil His law of love and to provide for the safety, wellbeing and proper development of all children, young people and vulnerable adults in our care.
We will also properly equip and support those adults who work with and relate to them.
Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)
The PCC has appointed a PSO who will ensure the implementation of this policy and the diocesan policy for Safeguarding, and make regular reports to the PCC and to the APCM.
The person appointed is –
Mr.Christopher D'Aeth
07590 382 595
Email - [email protected]
Health and Safety Assessment
The PCC will ensure that an annual assessment takes place to ensure that every activity which it organises for children or vulnerable adults, on or off the premises, will provide proper safeguards to protect them from harm. The assessment will consider the premises, activities, procedures, equipment, staffing and all other issues which may affect the potential safety of staff and users. The PCC will require all workers to re-fresh their understanding of the diocesan Code of Conduct and Practice.
The PCC requires that every other organisation which uses its premises will regularly conduct a similar assessment.
Insurance
The PCC will ensure that appropriate insurance (and third party liability) cover exists for all participants in the activities that it organises.
The current policies are: Ecclesiastical 04XPG0257654
Details of the policies and the cover they provide are held by Shirley Glover - Secretary
The PCC requires that any individual or organisation using its premises will also provide adequate insurance cover.
Appointment of voluntary and paid staff who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults
In accordance with the diocesan policy for Safer Recruitment , the PCC will ensure that all those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults will be properly appointed, trained and supervised. This will include:
When appointing new staff – before they begin their role - none
Appropriate Job Descriptions will be drawn up in advance;
Interviews will be held;
At least two References will be sought and taken up;
A Confidential declaration will be completed;
All new personnel will be required to undergo a DBS check before they are appointed
Existing staff – none
Will be given a written Job Description. If this was not done at the time of their original appointment then any references which were obtained but not taken up will now be pursued;
Renew their DBS check every five years
All staff –
Will receive regular in-service training
Will be properly supervised
Activities/Organisations
The following activities/organisations have been approved by the PCC:
Name of organisation -Tea and Chat
Name of Leader- Rebecca Bleackley
Contact Tel. No. - 07840 031 342
Address- Helensdale, Pennington Lane,
Lindal in Furness, Ulverston,
Allegations of Abuse
Allegations against anyone who attends any church activity will be fully and honestly dealt with. The Diocesan procedures will be followed and all allegations will be taken seriously and recorded. The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (and in an emergency, Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Services or Police) will be contacted without delay, and all information will be shared.
Disclosures
Any person who makes a disclosure or allegation of abuse will be sensitively and appropriately dealt with, following the Diocese. Any adult to whom a disclosure is made will contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser and will follow his/her advice.
Suspicions
Any member of the Church who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused in any way whatsoever will immediately contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser and follow his/her advice.
Confidentiality
Confidential information concerning any adult or child will be fully protected
Complaints
Any complaint against any member of the Church will be dealt with in accordance to the Diocese’s current complaints procedure.
If a complaint relates to the treatment of children or vulnerable adults, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser will be informed immediately.
Monitoring & Review
This policy will be reviewed annually as part of the PSO’s preparation for the annual report to the PCC.
Archdeacons will discuss it every three years with parishes at their Visitations.
Churchwarden: - Rebecca Bleackley
Churchwarden: - Christopher D'Aeth
Date: 3rd July 2023
The Parish of St. Peter's Lindal with Marton has adopted the Church’s policy (Promoting a Safer Church) that puts children, young people & vulnerable adults at the centre of our concerns, and we have adopted the safeguarding policy and guidance agreed by the House of Bishops. The Policy was reviewed and approved in May 2022
Signed: Date: 3rd July 2023
Churchwarden: Rebecca Bleackley
Churchwarden: Christopher D'Aeth
Safeguarding in the Parish of St. Peter’s Lindal with Marton
Our Policy
The Parish of St. Peter’s Lindal with Marton has adopted the Church’s policy (Promoting a Safer Church) that puts children, young people & vulnerable adults at the centre of our concerns, and we have adopted the safeguarding policy and guidance agreed by the House of Bishops.
Signed: Becky Bleackley Date:3rd July 2023
Signed: Chris D’Aeth Date: 3rd July 2023
Who’s Who in our Parish?
Priest in Charge In permanent Interregnum
Our Churchwardens Rebecca Bleackley 07840 031 342
Chris D’Aeth 07590 382 595
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer
(for safeguarding concerns in respect of children or vulnerable adults)
Chris D’Aeth 07590 382 595
Others who work with children or vulnerable adults
Who else can be contacted in an emergency?
Our Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) -
Joanna Van Lachertop
[email protected] (07458 016884)
Children – Children’s Services on 0333 240 1727
Vulnerable Adults – local Adult Social Services Offices on 03003032704