St Philip, Chaddesden and our Fellowship is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).
The Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
St Philips, Chaddesden and our Fellowship have adopted and fully endorse the Church of England national statement of safeguarding principles as required by the Diocese of Derby:
‘The Church of England works in partnership with other Christian Churches and other agencies in delivering safeguarding.
We are committed to:
- the care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all: children, young people and all adults;
- the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and all adults;
- the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and where they can find support;
- and best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse.
To this end:
- We will carefully select, support and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with the principles of Safer Recruitment.
- We will respond without delay to every complaint made, that any adult, child or young person may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation.
- We will seek to offer informed pastoral care and support to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry that recognizes the importance of understanding the needs of those who have been abused, including their feelings of alienation and/or isolation.
- We will seek to protect survivors of sexual abuse from the possibility of further harm and abuse.
- We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of respect and responsibility, where they are trusted by others.
- We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision, and referral to the appropriate authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
In all these principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
If you have any concern about the protection or safeguarding of any child or vulnerable adult you should contact:
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Anne Sherwood
07949 549808
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Lisa Marriott
01332 388653
lisa.marriott@derby.anglican.org