Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However even in very happy families people can have a bad day and even peope we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs within the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you. it is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that's happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people in each vilalge you can talk to, and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding (this menas they look after everyone's safety). Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life. All four of our Churches in the Saxonwell Group takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the National Church of England’s robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at Church of England Safeguarding If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can find useful contact information here This Policy Statement on Safeguarding in the Church was adopted by the Saxonwell Group of Churches. Each person who works within our churches will agree to abide by these recommendations and the guidelines established by our Churches. The application of this policy will be reviewed each year and a report provided by the Parish Safeguarding Officer to the PCC. Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things, this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm. The Diocese of Lincoln and all parishes within it adopt Church of England polices and practice guidance relating to safeguarding. We will endeavour to safeguard children, young people and adults by:
The people who can help you are: Rev'd Harriet Orridge (Priest in Charge - Group Safeguarding Officer) - (01400) 281281 Chris Dicken(Holy Trinity, Allington Safeguarding Officer) - (01400) 281524 Eileen Ross(St Peters, Foston Safeguarding Officer) - (01400) 281932 Irene Adams(St Swithun's, Long Bennington Safeguarding Officer) - (01400) 282164 Brenda De'ath (St Lawrence, Sedgebrook Safeguarding Officer) - (01949) 843399 If you wish to speak to someone outside the local church, you can contact the diocesan safeguardign team - their contact detaisl are available here |
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