Safeguarding
At St Thomas we are committed to providing a safe environment for all, especially children and vulnerable adults. In particular we affirm that the welfare of the children and vulnerable adults is paramount. We are committed to providing support for all carers of children and vulnerable adults in our parish and to protecting and nurturing all members of our community.
We accept and endorse the principles contained within the Chidren Acts 1989 and 2004 and in:
We affirm that abuse will not be tolerated in any form in our community and that we will take allegations of abuse, whether physical, mental or spiritual seriously and co-operate fully with the appropriate authorities in the event of an investigation being necessary.
We undertake to exercise care in the selection, appointment and supervision of those working with children and vulnerable adults in either a paid or voluntary capacity in an effort to ensure the highest standards are maintained in all counseling, pastoral, educational, spiritual and recreational activities. This includes taking up enhanced references from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for those working directly with children and vulnerable adults.
All of our children's workers, clergy and Church Officers have (where appropriate) been screened and checked by the DBS and have received clearance from the Safeguarding Department of the Diocese of London.
The Parish Safeguarding Representative for St Thomas is Sally Nkrumah. Sally is also our evidence checker for DBS, children's champion and member of the PCC and Standing Committee.
For any emergency matters relating to the Protection of Children and Vulnerable people, please contact the Vicar (07841973045) or Sally (07874111661) or email the Vicar ([email protected]) or Sally ([email protected])
If you cannot reach them, then please contact the Diocese of London Diocese Safeguarding Team on 020 7932 1224. If you feel a child or adult is at immediate risk of harm, please also contact the Police by dialling 101 for non-emergencies, or 999 for emergencies.
There is also a new 24 hour nationwide helpline for Church of England Child Protection matters, run by the NSPCC - their number is: 0800 80 20 20
We accept and endorse the principles contained within the Chidren Acts 1989 and 2004 and in:
- Protecting All God's Children (safeguarding policy for children and young people, 4th edition, 2010)
- Promoting a Safe Church (safeguarding policy for adults) 2006
- Promoting a Safer Church; House of Bishops policy statement (2017)
We affirm that abuse will not be tolerated in any form in our community and that we will take allegations of abuse, whether physical, mental or spiritual seriously and co-operate fully with the appropriate authorities in the event of an investigation being necessary.
We undertake to exercise care in the selection, appointment and supervision of those working with children and vulnerable adults in either a paid or voluntary capacity in an effort to ensure the highest standards are maintained in all counseling, pastoral, educational, spiritual and recreational activities. This includes taking up enhanced references from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for those working directly with children and vulnerable adults.
All of our children's workers, clergy and Church Officers have (where appropriate) been screened and checked by the DBS and have received clearance from the Safeguarding Department of the Diocese of London.
The Parish Safeguarding Representative for St Thomas is Sally Nkrumah. Sally is also our evidence checker for DBS, children's champion and member of the PCC and Standing Committee.
For any emergency matters relating to the Protection of Children and Vulnerable people, please contact the Vicar (07841973045) or Sally (07874111661) or email the Vicar ([email protected]) or Sally ([email protected])
If you cannot reach them, then please contact the Diocese of London Diocese Safeguarding Team on 020 7932 1224. If you feel a child or adult is at immediate risk of harm, please also contact the Police by dialling 101 for non-emergencies, or 999 for emergencies.
There is also a new 24 hour nationwide helpline for Church of England Child Protection matters, run by the NSPCC - their number is: 0800 80 20 20
