Our Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding Statement for The Canonry Benefice
The Canonry Benefice acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard & promote the welfare of all adults & children & is committed to ensuring safeguarding practises reflect statutory responsibilities as well as Government & Diocesan guidance thus complying with best practice. The policy recognises that the welfare of adults & children is paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation & social economic background everyone is entitled to worship or participate in events in a safe environment.
Each parish of the Canonry Benefice has its own safeguarding officer.
The aims are to:
• Promote and prioritise the safety & wellbeing of children & adults.
• Ensure all leaders understand their role & responsibility in respect of safeguarding, identifies & responds to signs of abuse, neglect & other safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse & support is provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern.
• Ensure that confidential, detailed & accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained & securely stored.
• Prevent the employment/volunteering of unsuitable individuals.
• Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements & procedures are in operation.
The procedures will be widely promoted & are mandatory for everyone involved in services/events & organisations pertaining to each parish within The Canonry Benefice Monitoring
The statement will be reviewed every 3 years.
Contact Details:
Ash – Jennifer Taylor 07780 694711
Chillenden – Louise Allen louiseallen12@gmail.com
Goodnestone – Sue Kittle suekittle1@gmail.com
Nonington – Janice Willett 01304 840402
Elmstone – Janette Nickols 07803 086 584
Preston – Henrietta Kelly henkelly59@gmail.com
Stourmouth – via the safeguarding lead at The Churches Conservation Trust visitchurches.org.uk
Parish Safeguarding Officers Information is displayed in the church.
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer – Fiona Coombs Tel 07548232395
Childline Tel 0800 1111
NSPCC Tel 0808 800 5000
You can contact us via the following channels:
By email:
- admin@thecanonrybenefice.org.uk
By telephone:
The Vicarage: 01304 812296
Please mention which church(es) your enquiry relates to
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