Safeguarding

We believe at Christ the Redeemer that every person has value and worth as we are all made in the image of God. we also believe that the care and protection of all people is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of Christ the Redeemer.

At Christ the Redeemer (CtR) we affirm the Church of England’s ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across the church and that everyone associated with CtR and who comes into contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, has a role to play.

All safeguarding work is undertaken within a legislative framework supported by government guidance which sets out a range of safeguarding duties, responsibilities and best practices. CtR ensures ‘due regard’ is taken to safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops (this includes both policy and practice guidance). A copy of ‘Promoting a Safer Church; House of Bishop's policy statement (2017)’ can be found here. We accept and endorse the principles set out in this policy statement.

Below is a summary of what we at CtR are fully committed to;

PCC Safeguarding Policy Statement

  • Creating a safe, caring and nurturing place for all people – particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults

  • Listening to and taking seriously all those who disclose abuse

  • Cooperating fully with any investigation

  • Offering pastoral support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred

  • Taking a ‘whole church’ approach to safeguarding whereby everyone has a role to play

  • Having a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the Vicar and the PCC to implement policy and procedures

  • Passing all safeguarding matters always to our PSO

  • Safely recruiting, training and supporting all those with any responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse

  • Ensuring that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children, young people and adults undertaken in the name of the Parish

  • Displaying in the Main Church Hall and on the church website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs

  • Taking steps to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises. This includes notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately

  • Caring for and monitoring any member of Christ the Redeemer who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties

  • Reviewing annually our Health and Safety Policy, Procedures and Risk Assessments

  • Reviewing annually the implementation of our Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practice

Each person in the staff team, the PCC and serving on a team in church agrees to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

Policy & procedure

If you would prefer to request our safeguarding policy by e-mail, please contact our church office via our Contact Us page.

Report a concern

If you have any concerns about safeguarding at Christ the Redeemer Barnwell or want to report a disclose, please contact Helen Paterson, our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) by e-mail safeguarding@ctrbarnwell.org.

You can also download a paper copy ‘Logging Concern Form’ above. If you need any assistance getting hold of our forms or policies, please contact our Church Office.

Safeguarding contacts

Christ the Redeemer

Ely Diocese

National Services

  • Childline: 0800 1111 (free 24 hour helpline) for children and young people in the UK. For those who are deaf or struggle to using a regular phone the textphone service is available on 0800 400 222

  • NSPCC: child protection helpline - 0808 800 5000 (free 24 hour helpline unless using a mobile)

  • Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (free 24 hour helpline)

  • Samaritans Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (free 24 hour helpline)

Local Services