Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Safeguarding Policy Statement

The parochial church councils of all the churches in the Upper Itchen Benefice have adopted the Church of England Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance.

In particular the churches are committed to:
• Promoting a safer environment and culture.
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parishes will:
• Create a safe and caring place for all.
• Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
• Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
• Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
• Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager (DSM) and statutory agencies immediately.
• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
• Following advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, support and manage the safe involvement of any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
• Ensure that procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy; the Church of England safeguarding policies and practice guidance; and the procedures/guidelines established by this church.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS & E-MAIL ADDRESSES:

Rector: Revd. Christopher Durrant	01962 793086	cwdurrant@aol.com
Parish Safeguarding Officers:
	Beauworth		safeguarding.uib@gmail.com
Mr Christopher Day	Bramdean / CitW	01962 793106	christopher248@btinternet.com
	Cheriton		safeguarding.uib@gmail.com
	Hinton Ampner		safeguarding.uib@gmail.com
Mrs Jane Jarman	Kilmeston	01962 771116	jane@wincon.co.uk
	Tichborne		safeguarding.uib@gmail.com
Benefice Safeguarding Coordinator:
Julie Ferguson	Benefice		safeguarding.uib@gmail.com

Diocesan Officers: 

Director for Safeguarding and Inclusion

Ms Jackie Rowlands

07921 865374 and 01962 737317  safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org

Emergency Numbers

If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, contact the Police on 999

If you wish to register a concern, please ring 01962 737317 or email safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org

Out of Hours Service 0300 555 1373

Helpline Numbers

STOP IT NOW HELPLINE: 0808 1000 900 

CHILDLINE: 0800 11 11 

ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE: 080 8808 8141 

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE 0800 2000 247