Safeguarding
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The Parish of St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney believes that safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone and is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all those who are vulnerable - children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff, volunteers and those who use the church to share this commitment and value the support of those who worship here in achieving this. |
St Dunstan's Safeguarding Officer is Angela Hancock e-mail by clicking here St Dunstan's Children's Champion is Sarah Smith e-mail by clicking here |
St Dunstan's has adopted and adheres to the Diocese of London Safeguarding Policy which was last updated in February 2015, you can download the full document by clicking right |
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St Dunstan's PCC Safeguarding Statement
- Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of people in God’s image. 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.
- We commit ourselves to nurture, protect and safeguard all our members, particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- We recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church.
- We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection, appointment, training and support of those working with children or vulnerable adults.
- We will respond without delay to concerns or allegations that a child or vulnerable adult may have been harmed, cooperating fully in any investigation.
- We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust.
- We will seek to offer pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse.
- We will seek to 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.
Childline Telephone 0800 1111