Safeguarding

All Hallows Safeguarding Policy

As members of this PCC we are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of all of our members.

We recognise that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

We are committed to implementing all safeguarding policies and practice guidance issued by the House of Bishops.

We will carefully select and train all those who work or volunteer in positions of trust. We will use the Disclosure and Barring service, amongst other tools, to check the background of each person.

We will respond, without delay, to every concerned that a person for whom we are responsible may have been harmed.

We will co-operate fully with the statutory agencies during any investigation concerning a member of the church community.

We will seek to ensure that anyone for whom we have pastoral responsibility who has suffered abuse is offered support that meets their needs.

We will respond appropriately to those who have committed sexual offences who want to join our fellowship, following the House of Bishop's guidance and the advice of the Safeguarding Team.

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 `bring Service, are up to date.

All Hallows Tillington

Who to contact if you are concerned about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult.

If in immediate danger please dial 999

If concerned about issues in the Parish please contact our Safeguarding Representative Jenny Williams on 07736 821956 or by e mail [email protected]

If this is not possible and your concerns are urgent use contact details as below:

Children

Email [email protected]

Tel: 01403 229900

Address Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Fourth Floor, County Hall North (Parkside), Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1XH

Phone: 033 022 26664 out of office hours (5.00pm-8.00am weekdays) and for emergencies at weekends and bank holidays (24 hours). When you contact us you will speak to a qualified social worker.

Vulnerable Adults

Phone Sussex Police on 101

Phone Adults’ Care Point on 01243 642121

Useful Contacts

Thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS):              0303 003 1111

Childline (for children):                                 0800 1111

NSPCC:                                                            0808 800 5000

Kidscape:                                                        0845 120 5204

Stop it Now:                                                   0808 1000 900

MindinfoLine:                                                0300 123 3393

Through the Roof:                                        01732 737041

Action on Elder Abuse:                                0808 808 8141