We take the safeguarding of Children and Adults seriously at St. Peter and St. Paul's.

If you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999

We subscribe to national policies of the Church of England with regards to safeguarding Adults and Children and are committed to the following:

Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
Further information can be found in a summary document entitled 'Promoting a safer church' located here. The document confinmring we have readopted the policies for 2022/23 can be read here

You can also read our in depth polices for Adults and Children

If you have any concerns please contact our trained safeguarding officer Sophie Sutherland by e-mail at [email protected]

Alternatively you can reach the Diocesan safeguarding officers

Greg Barry- Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07585 952174
email: [email protected]
Caroline Smith - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07768 036590
email: [email protected]
Anthony Glockling - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07825 315748
email: [email protected]
Dr Liza Thompson - Chair of the Diocese of Rochester Safeguarding Advisory Group
email: [email protected]