Safeguarding
We take the safeguarding and care of children, young people, victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults very seriously.
If anyone is in danger
If anyone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999 straight away.
Reporting safeguarding concerns
If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of a child or vulnerable adult
OR
If you are concerned that something at church is not right please contact Lizzie Ling (Staff Safeguarding Lead) or Alison Willis (Safeguarding Officer).
Safeguarding at St Ebbe's
We are committed to the care and flourishing of all children and adults. We work hard to ensure that we operate in line with current best practice, as laid out in the Church of England safeguarding policy ‘Promoting a Safer Church‘. These recommendations include areas such as day-to-day care, recruitment of staff and volunteers, DBS clearance and training. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England website.
Please also see:
If you would like more information, please speak to a member of staff or contact our Staff Safeguarding Lead, Lizzie Ling.
Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
Any allegation or concern regarding the abuse of a child or vulnerable adult must be treated seriously and reported as soon as possible. A concern can arise when you observe or suspect abusive behaviour, when an allegation is made or disclosed, or where there are indicators (signs and symptoms) of suspected abuse on the victim.
There are several ways for you to report a safeguarding concern:
- To the Staff Safeguarding Lead, Lizzie Ling.
Lizzie would normally be the first person to contact but if you would prefer to speak to someone else, or someone who is not a member of staff, please contact:
- The Parish Safeguarding Officer, Alison Willis.
- Or the Diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker, Erica Hegg.
All concerns raised will be investigated thoroughly and action taken in line with St Ebbe’s Church’s safeguarding policies and procedures. Confidentiality will be maintained to the fullest practical extent. The main exceptions are when the law requires disclosure, or when someone is at risk.
If you would like to report a concern or seek advice outside St Ebbe’s and the Diocese of Oxford, then please contact:
- Christian Safeguarding Services – an independent Christian safeguarding charity.
Or:
- thirtyone:eight – an independent Christian safeguarding charity.
To report other concerns that are not safeguarding-related, please see Reporting concerns, complaints and whistleblowing.
Further Support
If you would like further support please contact a member of staff via the office.
Or contact:
- Samaritans – a non-church support charity
