Safeguarding
Our congregations are committed to provide worship in which all God's people, including children and vulnerable adults, are free to worship Him without fear.
In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus tells his followers, ‘You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill top cannot be hidden’ (Matthew 5. 14). Christians are to be a transformative presence in society bringing light and hope to others. In particular we are called to be a beacon of good practice in the care and protection of children and vulnerable adults. As Jesus says uncompromisingly, ‘If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were fastened around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea’ (Matthew 18.6).
IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM?
If you believe somebody is at immediate risk of harm or that a crime has been committed, dial 999
To enable this we are taking the following actions:
Encouraging every member of the congregation to be aware of Safeguarding issues
Continue to enable and train a Safeguarding Officer in each parish
(pictured right)Provide appropriate safeguarding training to all leaders in the community
Ensure the names of the Safeguarding Officers are known
Publish safeguarding information in each congregation
Ensuring that Safeguarding appears as a standing item on all PCC agendas
Appoint a Safeguarding Lead who reports concerns to the Charity Commissioners
Click here for Safeguarding information in the Diocese of Exeter. This includes places to go for help for victims of abuse.
Click here for Safeguarding information in the Church of England
Click here for other useful contacts
Our safeguarding officers are:
Teresa Warren (Fremington) - safeguardfrem@ttec.org.uk
Carole Roberts | Instow - safeguardinst@ttec.org.uk
Sarah Ansell | Westleigh - safeguardwest@ttec.org.uk
Alternatively call 01271 649351
Please click here for our current safeguarding policy.