As stated on our front page here at St Anne’s we take seriously the well being of every person in our church community as we value each person equally. This commitment is part of the way we express that we can be confident and compassionate in our faith. As such we take the Safeguarding of all our members very seriously, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults. Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the creation of all in God’s own image and likeness. This implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding team here, and Childline on 08001111 24 hours a day.
Our current parish policy was revised and agreed by the PCC at our meeting on 7th April 2025.
Copies of “Safeguarding in the Diocese of London” and parish guidelines and procedures are held by Admin Office and the Vicar.
The PCC shall review this policy annually. The next review will take place in 2026.
These policies have been agreed in accordance with the following documents
- The House of Bishops Policy Statement (2017)
- Protecting all God’s children (2010)
- The London Diocesan Policy, Promoting a safer Diocese (2018)
- The Parish Safeguarding Handbook
