Safeguarding

Safeguarding

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St George’s, Shirley.

·        Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Susan Wheeler 020 8777 5271 and Toyin Magbagbeola 07886101923

·        Our Churchwardens Jan Payne 020 8776 0185 and Heather Barker 020 8777 9280

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Or if you would prefer to Email: safeguarding@stgeorgeschurch.co.uk

Church of England Safeguarding Policy Statement “Promoting a Safer Church” HERE

Safeguarding-Procedures-2024Download

  Click HERE to view the church’s policies and protocols listed below:-

• Safeguarding Children and Young People

• Safeguarding Adults who may be Vulnerable

• Domestic Abuse Policy

• E-Safety Protocols

• Whistle-blowing and disciplinary

For more independent help with child and adult safeguarding issues

·         London Borough of Croydon Child Protection Urgent referrals phone 020 8255 2888 (office hours) or 020 8726 6400 (out of hours). In an emergency, or if you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm call the police on 999.

·         London Borough of Croydon Safeguarding Adults Board Manager and Administrators  csab@croydon.gov.uk Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA If the case is urgent and requires immediate attention you can call 020 8726 6500, however if the person is in immediate danger then call the police on 999.

·         NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

·         Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

·         National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

·         Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

·         Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

Southwark Diocesan Contacts:

·        Pamela Chisholm, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9423
07982 279713

·         Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, Marie Daly and Louise Vernon

·         Marie Daly marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9441 Mobile 07946 255295

·         Louise Vernon louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9462 Mobile 07946 255622

Link to current edition of A Safe Church:

·         https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures