Safeguarding 

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable.  We aim to establish safe, caring communities, which provide a caring environment where these is a culture of 'informed vigilance' as to the dangers of abuse.

Statement from Anthony Everett:
This week has not been an easy week for anyone who has been abused particularly those abused by John Smyth. The way the Church of England handled the initial reports of abuse and the failures to react to later concerns was and is awful. Those failures have led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. I hope that as a church nationally we will learn the lessons and not make the same mistakes again.
I want to assure you of three things

• First, that as a Parish we take safeguarding seriously and we are committed to having the highest standards that we can.
• Second, that if you have any safeguarding concerns, I am available to talk at any time and want to hear them.
• Third, that if this week’s news has meant that something that has happened in your past needs to be shared, whether for the first time or reshared, then please talk to Simon, Denise or myself. We want to make sure that all in our church family are heard and cared for.

 
Helplines for those in need of support

• NSPCC - For adults concerned about a child 0808 800 5000
• ChildLine - For children and young people on 0800 1111
• The Marie Collins Foundation – For support for young people abused online 01765 688827
• Action on Elder Abuse helpline 0808 808 8141
• 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
• NAPAC – Offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse 0808 801 0331
• Stop It Now – preventing child sexual abuse 0808 1000 900
• Cruse – bereavement helpline 0808 808 1677

 
Our policies
 
Current Policies for Christ Church St Andrews are listed here
 
Parish Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding Adults Policy
 
Parish Safeguarding Co-Ordinator
If you need any information or need to share something with us please contact -

Annette Saunders - annette.saunders@sky.com

We comply with the Safeguarding Policy statement of the Church of England and follow the procedures and guidance contained within the Canterbury Diocesan Safeguarding Guidelines in respect of DBS disclosure checks, risk assessments and all other safeguarding practice and procedures.
For further information please view the Code of Practice and Diocesan Guidelines below:

Diocesan Safeguarding link:

https://www.canterburydiocese.org/safeguarding/
 
Safeguarding Training
 
All volunteers involved in church-based activities are required to undertake safeguarding training, which needs to be refreshed every 3 years.  Courses are available on-line and can be found HERE.
 
The Diocese require each Parish to maintain a central record of all training undertaken by volunteers, so once you have completed the on-line course you should save or print off the completion certificate.  A copy of this should be sent to the church administrator, or emailed to office@parishofhernebay.org.uk
 
Churchwardens
If you need to talk to someone about safeguarding and the parish safeguarding officer is not available, please contact one of our wardens or the vicar –
 
Anthony Everett - vicar@parishofhernebay.org.uk
Darran Hibbert - darranhibbert@icloud.com
Alan Rogers - alanrogers54@gmail.com