Welcome to Stoke Talmage St Mary Magdalen
This Parish has not as yet registered with the Parish Giving Scheme and as such unfortunately you are not yet able to set up a direct debit or make a one-off gift to this Parish. If you would like to in the future, please 'Register your interest' and we will convey your interest onto the Parish.
The Parish of St Mary Magdalen, Stoke Talmage, Oxfordshire
SAFEGUARDING POLICY - PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCHThe following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council meeting held on 26 May 2019
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:
• Promoting a safer environment and culture.
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
• Create a safe and caring place for all.
• Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
• Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
• Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
• Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
• Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
• Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
This church appoints Mrs Susie Berry OBE as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.
Incumbent: Reverend Peter Waterson
Churchwardens : Professor John Stonham Mr David Smith
Date: 26th May 2019If you have any concerns regarding the safety of Children or Vulnerable Adults at the church of
St. Mary Magdalen Stoke Talmage
Please contact:
Mrs. Susie Berry
Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 01844 281 137
email: susie@susieberry.co.uk
or
Stuart Nimmo
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Tel: 01865 208 290
email: stuart.nimmo@oxford.anglican.org
or
Local Authority Social Services
Tel: 0345 050 7666
Parish name
Stoke Talmage St Mary Magdalen
Parish code
270627018
Diocese
Oxford Diocese
Address
Oxford