Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.
As part of our safeguarding practice, we have a Parish Safeguarding Officer, Natalie Ashdown. Any queries or concerns regarding safeguarding can be directed to her. Her details are on our safeguarding policy. Please see our policies below:
Safeguarding Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
E-Safety Policy
Allegations Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
If you are a child and you need to talk to someone about things that are happening to you that you don’t like, please click on this link which takes you the Childline website, or telephone Childline on 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/
If you are an adult and you need to access support about something that is happening to you, please click on this link to find out how you can do that. Scroll down to find links to various support organisations for you to contact. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/Ihavebeenabused/
If you need to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, please click on this link. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/contacttheteam/
If you need to report a safeguarding concern to the statutory authorities in Sussex, please click on the link below, click on the option on the left that most describes the situation you are concerned about, and follow the advice and further links you find there. Please remember to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as well once you have contacted the statutory authorities. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/whatdoidoif/
Here are some other useful contacts:
Reflection on the Church of England and the Makin Review
On Sunday November 17th, at our morning service, Revd Ben Sear reflected on the safeguarding failures of the Church of England, that were revealed by the Makin Report. Ben also reminded the congregation about the church's own safeguarding procedures and how we work to keep people safe and create a healthy culture.
You can read that reflection by clicking on this link:
Reflection on the Church of England and the Makin Review
As part of our safeguarding practice, we have a Parish Safeguarding Officer, Natalie Ashdown. Any queries or concerns regarding safeguarding can be directed to her. Her details are on our safeguarding policy. Please see our policies below:
Safeguarding Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
E-Safety Policy
Allegations Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
If you are a child and you need to talk to someone about things that are happening to you that you don’t like, please click on this link which takes you the Childline website, or telephone Childline on 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/
If you are an adult and you need to access support about something that is happening to you, please click on this link to find out how you can do that. Scroll down to find links to various support organisations for you to contact. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/Ihavebeenabused/
If you need to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, please click on this link. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/contacttheteam/
If you need to report a safeguarding concern to the statutory authorities in Sussex, please click on the link below, click on the option on the left that most describes the situation you are concerned about, and follow the advice and further links you find there. Please remember to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as well once you have contacted the statutory authorities. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/whatdoidoif/
Here are some other useful contacts:
- CCPAS 24hour helpline : 08451204550
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- East Sussex County Council: 01323 464222 (children and young people) or 03456 080191 (adults)
Reflection on the Church of England and the Makin Review
On Sunday November 17th, at our morning service, Revd Ben Sear reflected on the safeguarding failures of the Church of England, that were revealed by the Makin Report. Ben also reminded the congregation about the church's own safeguarding procedures and how we work to keep people safe and create a healthy culture.
You can read that reflection by clicking on this link:
Reflection on the Church of England and the Makin Review
