Parish Statement of Safeguarding
Our parish of is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer.
- Treat all children, young people and vulnerable adults and groups with respect and celebrate their achievements.
- Recruit and select all those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults or groups on our behalf in accordance with Church of England Practice Guidance on Safer
- Provide a code of conduct for all staff to include the assessment of risk for key roles when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Respond to concerns and allegations without delay in accordance with Diocesan Safeguarding procedures.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officers below or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
- Carol Klug, Parish Safeguarding Officer - email: safeguarding.stmags@gmail.com
- Lucy Collins, Parish Safeguarding Officer & PCC Secretary - email: verger.stmagsips@gmail.com
More information on how you can report any safeguarding concerns is available from The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich at Safeguarding Concerns | CofE Suffolk.
