The Churches in the Elstree & Borehamwood team are proud to be a part of the Diocese of St. Albans in the Church of England, whose Archbishops, Bishops, clergy and leaders are absolutely committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.
Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play.
The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.
Although safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone here, Mrs Hazlyn Hazel is our designated Parish Safeguarding Lead and can be contacted about any safeguarding matter. You can also speak to Revd Louise Collins (Team Vicar) on 020 8953 2362.
A full list of further useful phone numbers is attached below. Here are the main ones:
ST ALBANS DIOCESE SAFEGUARDING ADVISER:
Jez Hirst, Telephone: 01727 818107 Mobile: 07867 350886 Email: [email protected]
ARCHDEACON OF HERTFORD:
The Ven Janet Mackenzie: 01727 818 159
AREA DEAN:
The Revd Canon Laura Hewitt: 07500 345 048
PARISH CLERGY:
Revd Louise Collins, Team Vicar: 020 8953 2362
Our Safeguarding Policy is attached below.
More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
More information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of St. Albans can be found here: https://www.stalbans.anglican.org/diocese/safeguarding.