Wheatfield St Andrew

Adwell St Mary

SAFEGUARDING POLICY OF ST. MARY’S, ADWELL

The PCC of St Mary’s Adwell agreed and adopted the following Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection at a meeting held on 1st July 2019.

1\. The PCC of Adwell is committed to:

1.1. The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children and all adults

1.2. The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable

1.3. The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.

2\. The PCC of Adwell is completely satisfied that within the work currently carried out in the Parish there are no safeguarding issues which might arise. The PCC of Adwell does not employ any staff and there is therefore currently no need for training of staff or the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks. Should the situation change in any way the PCC of Adwell will review this policy and introduce something which is appropriate in order to underscore the commitments in 1 above.

3\. Should it become necessary within the parish to recruit anyone to carry out work in the parish we will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with safer recruitment principles, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks.

4\. The PCC of Adwell will respond without delay to any complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, co-operating with the police and local authority in any investigation as is our obligation in law and we will have a clear reporting procedure in place within the PCC and the wider Diocese.

5\. The PCC of Adwell will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with him or her an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.

6\. The PCC of Adwell will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of Children or Vulnerable Adults at the church of St. Mary Adwell

Please contact:

Mr. Colin Roberts

Safeguarding Officer

Tel: 07837 287 064

email: [email protected]

or

Stuart Nimmo

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Tel: 01865 208 290

email: [email protected]

or

Local Authority Social Services

Tel: 0345 050 7666

St Catherine's Church, Towersey

St Catherine’s Towersey is now part of Thame Church. We are a friendly and welcoming community meeting at St Catherine’s Church, which is situated at the heart of the quiet, picturesque village of Towersey – just two miles from the centre of Thame.

In 2018 the building benefited from a major refurbishment and repair project, which restored the fabric and added new facilities for a wide range of new uses. A flexible space was opened up at the back of church a new servery was added, increasing the range of possible uses for the church. The building is open daily for prayer and reflection, for the benefit of villagers and passing visitors alike.

Stoke Talmage St Mary Magdalen

The Parish of St Mary Magdalen, Stoke Talmage, Oxfordshire

SAFEGUARDING POLICY - PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council meeting held on 26 May 2019

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:

• 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.

The Parish will:

• Create a safe and caring place for all.

• Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.

• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.

• Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.

• Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.

• Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.

• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.

• Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.

• Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.

• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

This church appoints Mrs Susie Berry OBE as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.

Incumbent: Reverend Peter Waterson

Churchwardens : Professor John Stonham Mr David Smith

Date: 26th May 2019

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of Children or Vulnerable Adults at the church of

St. Mary Magdalen Stoke Talmage

Please contact:

Mrs. Susie Berry

Safeguarding Officer

Tel: 01844 281 137

email: [email protected]

or

Stuart Nimmo

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Tel: 01865 208 290

email: [email protected]

or

Local Authority Social Services

Tel: 0345 050 7666

St Mary's Thame

We are a welcoming church in the heart of the market town of Thame.

We recognise the call to Know God through worship and prayer, to Grow in our love for Him and to Show His love for others and His world.

The parish of Thame: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Oxford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Thame Church (Barley Hill Church)

Barley Hill Church now meet as part of Thame Church in St Mary's.

We would love to see you at either one of the morning services; 9am Traditional and 11am contemporary.

Tetsworth St Giles

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The Church of St. Giles Tetsworth

The PCC of The Church of St. Giles Tetsworth agreed and adopted the following Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection.

1\. The PCC of The Church of St. Giles is committed to: 1.1.

The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children and all adults

1.2. The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable

1.3. The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.

2\. The PCC is completely satisfied that within the work currently carried out in the Parish there are no safeguarding issues which might arise. The PCC does not employ any staff and there is therefore currently no need for training of staff or the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks. Should the situation change in any way the PCC will review this policy and introduce something which is appropriate in order to underscore the commitments in 1 above.

3\. Should it become necessary within the parish to recruit anyone to carry out work in the parish we will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with safer recruitment principles, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks.

4\. The PCC will respond without delay to any complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, co-operating with the police and local authority in any investigation as is our obligation in law and we will have a clear reporting procedure in place within the PCC and the wider Diocese.

5\. The PCC will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with him or her an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.

6\. The PCC will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of Children or Vulnerable Adults at the church of St. Giles Tetsworth

please contact:

Ms. Jacqui Moore

Safeguarding Officer

Tel: 07927 417 015

email: [email protected]

or

Stuart Nimmo

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Tel: 01865 208 290

email: [email protected]

or

Local Authority Social Services

Tel: 0345 050 7666

South Weston St Lawrence

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The Church of St. Lawrence South Weston

The PCC of The Church of St. Lawrence has agreed and adopted the following Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection.

1\. The PCC of St. Lawrence is committed to:

1.1. The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children and all adults

1.2. The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable

1.3. The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.

2\. The PCC is completely satisfied that within the work currently carried out in the Parish there are no safeguarding issues which might arise. The PCC does not employ any staff and there is therefore currently no need for training of staff or the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks. Should the situation change in any way the PCC will review this policy and introduce something which is appropriate in order to underscore the commitments in 1 above.

3\. Should it become necessary within the parish to recruit anyone to carry out work in the parish we will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with safer recruitment principles, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks.

4\. The PCC will respond without delay to any complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, co-operating with the police and local authority in any investigation as is our obligation in law and we will have a clear reporting procedure in place within the PCC and the wider Diocese.

5\. The PCC will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with him or her an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.

6\. The PCC will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of Children or Vulnerable Adults at the church of St. Lawrence South Weston

Please contact:

Mrs. Jean Senior

Safeguarding Officer

Tel: 07825 813 137

email: [email protected]

or

Stuart Nimmo

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Tel: 01865 208 290

email: [email protected]

or

Local Authority Social Services

Tel: 0345 050 7666

Lewknor St Margaret

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The Church of St. Margaret Lewknor

The PCC of The Church of St. Margaret has agreed and adopted the following Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection.

1\. The PCC of St. Margaret is committed to:

1.1. The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children and all adults

1.2. The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable

1.3. The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.

2\. The PCC is completely satisfied that within the work currently carried out in the Parish there are no safeguarding issues which might arise. The PCC does not employ any staff and there is therefore currently no need for training of staff or the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks. Should the situation change in any way the PCC will review this policy and introduce something which is appropriate in order to underscore the commitments in 1 above.

3\. Should it become necessary within the parish to recruit anyone to carry out work in the parish we will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with safer recruitment principles, including the use of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records checks.

4\. The PCC will respond without delay to any complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, co-operating with the police and local authority in any investigation as is our obligation in law and we will have a clear reporting procedure in place within the PCC and the wider Diocese.

5\. The PCC will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with him or her an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">6\. The PCC will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.</span>

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of Children or Vulnerable Adults at the church of St. Margaret Lewknor

Please contact:

Mrs. Jean Senior

Safeguarding Officer

Tel: 07825 813 137

email: [email protected]

or

Stuart Nimmo

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Tel: 01865 208 290

email: [email protected]

or

Local Authority Social Services

Tel: 0345 050 7666