IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS THAT A CHILD OR ADULT IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION, CALL THE POLICE AND/OR SOCIAL SERVICES IMMEDIATELY ON 999.

For non-urgent safeguarding matters, please record and report (within 24 hours) to the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Danielle Peach, via safeguarding.stpeterslc@gmail.com

If you have been affected by past safeguarding breaches and need support, please seek help via one of the specialist services listed on the following diocesan webpage https://www.stalbans.anglican.org/diocese/safeguarding-contacts/#sg-helplines

APCM Safeguarding Report

The PCC has fulfilled its responsibilities as required by section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults) as follows:

1. Safeguarding Training – The Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) has attended 2 different training courses run by the Diocese Safeguarding team. In turn this up-to-date knowledge has been shared with the PCC and included in updated documentation and policies.
2. Policies –We have updated policies for keeping children and vulnerable adults safe which have been reviewed and approved by the PCC within this year. These policies are awaiting upload to the St Peter’s website, once a website coordinator is found.
3. Safeguarding Checking– In line with latest guidance, all members of the PCC are in the process of obtaining DBS checks.
4. Contact Details and Permission Forms– Contact details and emergency contact numbers will be obtained for all young people’s activities and groups where parents/carers are not present or close at hand.
5. Photography– The parents or carers of all children and young people who access our activities are reminded from time to time and by displayed notices that they may register their wish that no photos or videos be taken of their child for internal church or social media, church website etc. No child is identified on the internet or social media without their parents’ permission.
6. Safeguarding Training for Licensed Ministers– The diocese administers safeguarding training for clergy and readers who undertake separate training every three years.
7. Communication – Policies along with details of the safeguarding officer, are displayed in the church or parish centre when in use by young or vulnerable people. They are awaiting upload to the website as soon as a website coordinator is found.

On-going Safeguarding Activities

1. The PCC considers the safeguarding policy documents and has safeguarding as an item on the council’s agenda at every PCC meeting.
2. That all those who require training are alerted to that fact and are helped, if needed, to book onto one of the deanery training sessions.
3. That the Church membership are reminded from time to time that they share in the responsibility for the safety and well-being of all, with particular regard for children and vulnerable adults.

 

All other information regarding safeguarding at St Peter’s London Colney can be found in the documents listed at the bottom of this page.

 

Useful Links:

Parish Safeguarding Policy for St Peter’s London Colney

Safeguarding Procedures

Promoting a Safer Church

 

You can also read our full Data Privacy Notice at this link:

Data Privacy Notice St Peter’s Church London Colney