Safeguarding

Our parish of St Cedd, Becontree is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO - Odu Odumuseye, who may be contacted at church or by email at [email protected] or by phone on 07931387720.

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts#safeguarding-team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding