Documentation (incl Safeguarding) - St Oswald's Hooe

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Officer - St Oswald's Hooe

Margaret Rist 01424 892576

Safeguarding at St Oswald's

We are committed to caring and nurturing all people within the church community in line with the Church of England and Safety Quality Protects guidance. We believe that creating a caring and safe place for all is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of our church.

St Oswald's Church is committed to:

Promoting a safe environment and culture.
Providing a healthy and safe physical environment.
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.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Colin Perkins 01273 425792 07500 771210

Safeguarding Officer: Margaret Rist 01424 892576

Child Protection Concerns

If you are worried about a child and believe they are in immediate danger you must contact the police on 999 or seek advice without delay from:

Safeguarding Adviser Colin Perkins 01273 425792 07500 771210

East Sussex Social Services : 01323 464222

Out of hours; 01273 335906 or 01273 333905

Secure e-mail Single Point of Advice – SPOA 0–19.SPOA@eastsussex.gov.uk

(Please note that the GCSx email is no longer in use)

Adult Protection Concerns

If you are worried about an adult and believe they are in immediate danger

ring the police on 999 or seek advice without delay from