Safeguarding is a priority in the benefice.
We are committed to following national and Church of England guidelines on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and good working practice, including safer recruitment of volunteers and paid workers.
Our commitments:
• Promoting a safer environment and culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:
Anna Phippen, Benefice Safeguarding Officer
bcmsafeguarding@gmail.com
Reverend Nicki Hobbs, Rector
01536 799522 or revnicki@familyhobbs.org.uk
Diocesan Safeguarding Office
01733 887040 or safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
More information can be found here:
Safeguarding - Diocese of Peterborough
Our parish Safeguarding Policies can be viewed here: