SAFEGUARDING
Parish of St George’s Church, Brede
-As members of this PCC we are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of all our members.
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-We recognise that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
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-We are committed to implementing all safeguarding policies and practice guidance issued by the House of Bishops.
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-We will carefully select and train all those who work or volunteer in positions of trust.
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-We will use the Disclosure and Barring Service, amongst other tools, to check the background of each person.
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-We will respond, without delay, to every concern made that a person for whom we are responsible may have been harmed.
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-We will co-operate fully with statutory agencies during any investigation concerning a member of the church community.
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-We will seek to ensure that anyone for whom we have pastoral responsibility who has suffered abuse is offered support that meets their needs.
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-We will respond appropriately to those who have committed sexual offences who wish to join our fellowship, following House of Bishop's guidance and the advice of the Safeguarding Team.
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-We will review this policy annually and as part of this process will ensure that all our procedures, particularly in relation to the Disclosure and Barring Service, are up to date.
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Our Safeguarding Representative position is currently vacant. In the interim, please contact:
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Victoria Martin,
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor,
Church House, 211 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4ED.
01273 421021 ext 163 mobile number – 07384 257882