St Botolph's Church Safeguarding Statement
At St Botolph's, we recognise that our desire to love God, love others and to share the good news of Jesus will only be possible in an environment where all members of our fellowship are properly safeguarded and feel cared for. We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in our church and requires the the development of an appropriate safeguarding culture.
We are therefore committed to upholding the highest standards in this area. We will therefore adhere to the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Diocese of Peterborough which have been based on the requirements of the Church of England nationally.
Safeguarding – Who to Contact
If you believe that any child or vulnerable adult is at immediate risk of being harmed, you should make a 999 call to the police.
- Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Martin Adamson. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child/vulnerable adult connected to the fellowship or want further information on our approach to safeguarding, you should contact Martin on 07843 122477 or via email on safe@stbots.church.
- Concerns and queries can also be raised with the diocese safeguarding team:
Victoria Kellett - Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Samantha Jackson - Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Office: 01733 887040
Mobile: 07484 424378
safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
The Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB
01733 887040
safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
- Alternatively, you may wish to raise concerns directly with MASH (multi-agency safeguarding hub), they can be contacted on 0300 126 1000
Safeguarding Documents
- St Botolph’s and St Edmund's Safeguarding Policy can be found here
- Information on safeguarding training at St Botolph’s and access to other safeguarding documentation can be found here
- Peterborough Diocese’s policy and other safeguarding information can be found here
- The Church of England’s national safeguarding documentation and guidance can be found here
Access to Forms & Training
- DBS checks – instructions on how to apply for a DBS check can be found here
- Self declaration forms can be found here
- Volunteer agreement form can be found here
Access to Basic Awareness Training can be found here
Basic Awareness Training should be completed by anyone who needs an awareness of safeguarding but would not necessarily work directly with children or vulnerable adults as part of their role(s) within the church. At St Botolph’s this will include, but is not limited to, the verger, sidespersons, those serving communion, the caretakers, those serving refreshments, PCC Members, Churchwardens, Bell Ringers, Music Group Members and those supporting activities such as Holiday Club but not working directly with the children e.g. security team, refreshment team.
Access to Foundations Training can be found here
Foundations Training must be completed anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable. At St Botolph’s this will include, but not limited to: The Parish Safeguarding Officer, Children and Families Worker, safeguarding lead on PCC, churchwardens, pastoral visitors, Promise Land leaders & helpers, 1-Eighty and LINK leaders & helpers, St Bot's Tots leaders & helpers, creche helpers, church administrative staff.