Statement Of Safeguarding Principles
Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of male and female in God's own image and likeness. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
Principles
We are committed to:
- the care and nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults;
- the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable;
- the establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.
We will seek to:
- work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care;
- challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust;
- offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
All Saints - Safeguarding Officers: can offer safeguarding help and they know how to respond appropriately to a safeguarding concern or allegation:
Helen Gale Tel: 077903 81740
Georgina Offei Tel: 07547 541121 (evenings/weekends only)
Email the Safeguarding officers
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm
View our Safeguarding Policy here
Further national helplines are available on our links page
Church of England Contacts:
E-mail safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
St Albans Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - Jeremy Hirst
Tel: 01727 818107 / 07867 350886
Asst Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - Martyn Hedley
Tel: 01727 818106 / 07391 010033
Methodist Church Contacts:
E-mail safeguarding@behdistrict.org.uk
Lead Safeguarding Officer & Team Leader – Gill Crippen
Tel: 07722 024250
District Safeguarding Officer – Pauline Jackson
Tel: 07508 410758