We aim to:

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• Promote a safer environment and culture.

• Recruit and support safely all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.

• Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

• Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

• Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

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All clergy and lay leaders have enhanced DBS checks and receive regular safeguarding training.

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Holy Trinity has its own safeguarding policy which is in line with that of the Diocese and a report is made to the Parochial Church Council at every meeting.

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If you have any safeguarding concerns or need safeguarding information and who to contact please see below.

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The Parish Safeguarding Officer may be contacted by email htsafeguarding@outlook.com, or through a dedicated Safeguarding Line 07596 223932 and also through the church office 01823 354800.

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All contacts are confidential unless you give us permission to share it, or unless someone is at immediate risk.

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Safeguarding concerns may also be reported to the Diocese through an online form at

https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/confidential-incidentconcern-form.php

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Diocesan contact for safeguarding concerns:  Diocesan Safeguarding Manager 01749 588917 

https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/safeguarding

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We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from the Church of England as given in the following Policy Statements:

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• Promoting a Safer Church; House of Bishops policy statement (2017)

• Protecting All God's Children (safeguarding policy for children and young people, 4th edition, 2010)

• Promoting a Safe Church (safeguarding policy for adults, 2006)

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Further information is available from Church of England policy and practice

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We also support national policy from the Church of England including following the practice guidance Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse

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The Diocese also has a policy regarding domestic abuse Diocese of Bath and Wells Domestic Abuse Policy