Keeping everyone safe is a top priority and within church life, and it is everyone’s responsibility. We take it very seriously and you can find our policies, procedures and contact details below.
The overall responsibility for safeguarding rests with the PCC (Parochial Church Council) who have appointed Christine Liddle as their Parish Safeguarding Representative.
- Email: safeguarding@stjohnssouthbourne.com
- Telephone: 01243 572059
- Parish Child Protection Policy Statement (2024-25)
- Click here to listen to Rev. Tom’s update on Safeguarding Sunday, 17 November 2024:
Further information about safeguarding in the Chichester Diocese and contact details:
https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org
Safeguarding Record Sheet
Use this form to report any safeguarding concerns to our Vicar and Safeguarding Officer
(In an emergency, please contact the police)
Our Policies (Required reading for volunteers):
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteer Code of Behaviour
- SQP E-Safety Policy
- SQP Responding to Safeguarding Allegations Policy
- SQP Whistle Blowing Policy
- Complaints Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- SQP Overview
- Volunteer Agreement Form
Additional policy documents:
- Health & Safety Policy
- Working at Heights
- Legacy Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Record Retention Guidelines
- Use of Photography Statement
- Website Terms & Conditions
Other:
If you’re affected by any of the issues related to the recent publication of the Makin Report, below are some organisations you can contact for support:
- Diocese of Chichester Safeguarding Team safeguarding@chichester.anglican.org
- The Church of England National Safeguarding Team safeguarding@churchofengland.org
- The National Association for People Abused in Childhood https://napac.org.uk/
- Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors https://www.macsas.org.uk/
- The Survivors Trust https://thesurvivorstrust.org/
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
- Safe Spaces, supporting survivors of church-related abuse https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/