Safeguarding

Promoting a safe space for everyone.

At St Peter's we take our safeguarding duty very seriously. The Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its ministry and mission, promoting a safer culture and the welfare of every child, young person and adult.

Our Commitments

Promote a safer environment and culture,
Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Church,
Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons,
Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons,
Respond to those that may pose a present risk to others.

All voluntary and paid roles within the life of the church community require an application form to be completed and two references to be taken up. All voluntary and paid positions working with children and vulnerable adults require a DBS-check to the appropriate level and safeguarding training to be completed.

Further details can be found at: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from our Safeguarding Officer, Julie Rowell (contact details below). If you have concerns about the immediate safety of someone, please don’t delay in dialling 999 and ask for the police.