Our parish of Cuxton and Halling 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 PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Social Care Services.

Our Parish Commitment
Our parish takes safeguarding very seriously. Across Cuxton and Halling:
• 21 people hold an up-to-date DBS check
• PSO has updated Safer Recruitment Training
• 14 have completed Domestic Abuse Training
• 21 have completed Basic Awareness Training
• 21 have completed the higher-level Foundation Training
• And 8 have completed Leadership Training
Parish Safeguarding Dashboard, with 97% progress and on a Level 3 Safeguarding Action Plan.
Safeguarding is a standing item at every PCC meeting, meaning it is always being reviewed and improved.
The Safeguarding Hub supports our Parish with safer Recruitment and People Management.
Our church aims to be welcoming to all, with a warm atmosphere from the moment you arrive.
The building is well maintained, clean, and safe with a range of facilities for all ages and abilities offering reassurance that we care for one another not only spiritually but practically.

Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Laura MacDonald
email: [email protected]
07967 327950

Diocesan Safeguarding Team:
Greg Barry - Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07585 952174
email: [email protected]

Caroline Smith - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07768 036590
email: [email protected]

Anthony Glockling - Diocesan Safeguarding Lead
07825 315748
email: [email protected]

Reporting Abuse

Safeguarding Handbook and Policy