Safeguarding Policy Statement
Christ Church West Green values all people as bearing the image of God. As a church
we are committed to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly
children, young people and vulnerable adults. And we recognise that safeguarding is the
responsibility of the whole church community.
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, we 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.
We 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 Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when
or where it occurred.
• Care for and monitor 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 health and safety policy, 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 Christ Church West Green community will agree to abide
by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact:
Jo Bingham, Diocesan Safeguarding
Adviser at safeguarding@london.anglican.org or 020 7932 1224
