Safeguarding statement
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which can be found here on the Church of England’s website.
A formal statement to adopt the House of Bishops’ “Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement” was agreed and signed by the Parochial Church Council and Churchwardens. A copy of the House of Bishops safeguarding policy is available here.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Michele Burgess, who may be contacted via a dedicated email or phone 07702 701833. Or contact Mike Warren, Vicar, on 07588 561701.
Details of all contacts if you have a concern is below:
Safeguarding information
If there is immediate risk or danger please call 999
Vicar
Mike Warren 01892 530384/ 07588 561701
The Parish Safeguarding Officer
Michele Burgess 01892 525743/ 07702 701833
safe@stpeterstw,com
Licensed Minister
Phil Peddar 07709 339031
Hall Manager & Administrator
Lindsey Sumpter 07703 275330
Co-ordinator for children & young people’s workers
Phil Peddar 07709 339031
Co-ordinator for adults at risk
Lindsey Sumpter 07703 275330
Who will you talk to if you observe, or are told about safeguarding concerns?
Michele Burgess 01892 525743/ 07702 701833
Mike Warren 01892 530384/ 07588 561701
Or
Rochester Diocese Safeguarding team
Greg Barry - Lead safeguarding advisor 07585 952174/ 01634 560000
Greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org
Thirtyone:eight (CCPAS) provide an out of hours service from 17.00hrs on Fridays until 08.00hrs on Mondays.
Please call them on 0303 003 1111.
Safeguarding contacts 06.21.pdf
Diocese of Rochester Safeguarding page
Church of England Safeguarding page
If you wish to raise a concern or to make a complaint or an allegation about a behaviour or an attitude that is not a safeguarding concern, please refer to the following whistleblowing policy.