We, the Parish Church Council (PCC) of the parish of St Mary
Harmondsworth, fully endorse the Church of England’s safeguarding policy
statement, “Promoting a Safer Church” and the London Diocesan Safeguarding
Policy "Promoting a Safe Diocese". This states: “The care and
protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church
activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates
in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for
all.”
We have also adopted the Principles of the House of Bishops
on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults who enter our churches which is based on the following six
overarching policy commitments:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any
responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within
the Church
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or
allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other
affected persons • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns
or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others
The PCC of this Parish has appointed Jayne Hughes as our
Church Safeguarding Officer and Children’s Champion.
If you have a safeguarding concern: The first person to speak
to is our Safeguarding Officer, Jayne Hughes, if you have any concerns around
the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult. You can contact Jayne
on 07852 335717.