SAFEGUARDING

The parish of Beckenham: St James's 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 Rochester’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."

St Michael & All Angels formally adopts the House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church' Model Safeguarding Policy and Statement.

Please see below for links to the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy and details of our safeguarding contacts and agencies who may provide further assistance.


PARISH CONTACTS

Benefice Safeguarding Coordinator

Alison Mansfield [email protected]

Benefice Administrator

Jo Perry 07838146467 [email protected]


EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor

Greg Barrie 01634560000


Local Authority Social Services

Child - 02084617379

Adult - 02084617777

Out of hours - 08003038671


OTHER AGENCIES AND HELPLINES

Children and young people

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC): 0808 801 0331


Adults and families

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247


Church-context abuse

thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS): 0303 003 11 11

Safe Spaces: 0300 303 1056


Older people

Action On Elder Abuse: 0800 0699 784


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