Parish of Headley with Box HillSafeguarding
In the Parish of Headley with Box Hill we take the protection of the children and vulnerable adults in our care very seriously. We have adopted the Church Of England “Promoting a Safer Church” Policy Statement, national policies and Practice Guidance of the House of Bishops and supporting diocesan safeguarding protocols. The Policy Statement, Policies, Guidance and Protocols are available to view on the diocesan website.
“Promoting a Safer Church” sets out the Church of England’s commitment to making the church a safer place for all. The Policies and Practice Guidance applies to all Church bodies and officers and under new legislation all authorised clergy, bishops, archdeacons licensed readers and lay workers, church wardens and PCCs must have due regard to safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops.
If you have concerns for someone's wellbeing in our parish, please contact:
Sue Boswell (Parish Safeguarding
Officer) for Headley and Box Hill:
07950 015556 or to email Sue click here
Revd Harry Latham (Rector):
01737 812105 or to email Harry click here
You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Jackie Broadfoot:
07918 559387 or to email Jackie click here
Keeping the Benefice Safe for Everyone
Sue Boswell (St Mary’s and St Andrew’s), Anne Edwards (St Peter’s)
As Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO), we thought you might be interested in the safeguarding work that goes on in each of the parishes. First of all, each volunteer is police checked. They are then asked to agree to a formal role description which emphasises safeguarding in relation to their role. To enable them to fulfil these responsibilities they undertake detailed safeguarding training provided by the Diocese and refresh their training every three years. PCC members, activity leaders and the administrator undertake three on-line courses lasting approximately five hours in total. Most of the other volunteers follow two of the courses lasting in total between three and four hours. The Churchwardens take five courses as do the PSO, who also receive additional training on a regular basis. Information on safeguarding contacts is also available in the churches, including the toilets. Importantly, we discuss safeguarding at every PCC meeting and regularly remind parishioners that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
As you can see every effort is being made to make the Benefice a safe place.