Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement

Parish of Holy Trinity Milton Regis

This parochial church council has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England. In particular we are committed to:

The safeguarding of all children, young people and vulnerable adults

Carefully selecting and training all volunteer staff who might become responsible for 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, local authority and any other appropriate statutory body in any investigation

Will follow the procedures and guidance contained within “Protecting All Gods Children” and the Diocesan Safeguarding Children guidelines.

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

Review this policy annually

Further information can be found on the canterbury diocese website at https://www.canterburydiocese.org/safeguarding/