Safeguarding

The PCC of St Thomas the Apostle, Groombridge has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England.

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, health authorities, Social Services 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 them.

Our Safeguarding Policies

St Thomas Church Safeguarding Policy Statement

Code of Behaviour for adults working with children

Code of Behaviour for those people working with vulnerable adults

Policy for responding to Domestic Abuse

Policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders

Responding to Safeguarding Allegations in the Parish: Parish Policy and Guidelines

Expressing Concerns and 'Whistleblowing': Policy and Guidelines

Policy on Bullying

Promoting a Safer Church - Church of England's Safeguarding Policy

Local Agencies

Sussex Police

Children's Services

Adult Services

National Agencies

NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 NSPCC

Childline - 0800 1111 Childline

Stop it Now - 0808 1000 900 Stopitnow

NAPAC - 0808 801 0331 NAPAC

Samaritans - 116 123 Samaritans

Family Lives - 0808 800 2222 FamilyLives

National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 National Domestic Violence Helpline

Action on Elder Abuse - 0808 808 8141

For more information on our Safeguarding please contact Beverley Hollands, Parish Safeguarding Officer click to email or call 07568 453926 using the link below.

Get in touch with Beverley Hollands, Parish Safeguarding Officer click to email or call 07568 453926