Safeguarding
“Treat everyone with respect, setting a positive example for others.”
— Safeguarding Vision Statement
Policy Statement on Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults in the Diss Team Ministry
The Diss Team Ministry puts safeguarding at the heart of all we do, based on the guiding principles of welcome, respect and safety.
We believe that every human being is made in the image of God and that everyone should be treated with respect regardless
of their age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or capabilities.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults so that all feel welcome in our church community
and are able to worship safely.
We aim to do this by adopting the Church of England guidance “Promoting a Safer Church”, as set out in the Parish Safeguarding
Handbook. This is available in the Team Office and online at the Church of England website.
The PCC of each parish, together with the incumbent, is the lead body for safeguarding. In order to comply with safe recruitment
practice all church workers will be required to complete a Confidential Declaration Form, renewable every three years.
Church roles that include direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults may require a DBS disclosure.
Church workers will be expected to undertake the safeguarding training offered by the Diocese.
Safeguarding Officer for the Diss Team Ministry
The person appointed to oversee the implementation of this policy is Gill Abbott. She will report to the parish PCCs via the nominated safeguarding link for each PCC>
Reporting concerns or allegations of abuse
It is very important that any concerns or allegations of abuse are reported promptly.
If there is immediate danger or medical attention is required then 999 should be called.
Otherwise the information should be reported to the Safeguarding Officer, Gill Abbott, on 01379 688473 without delay.
If she is not available the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Sue Brice, should be contacted 07958 377079 on 01603 882345.
General Enquiries
The Team Safeguarding Officer, Gill Abbott, is available to provide information or discuss any queries. She can be contacted by phone on 01379 688473 or by email via administrator@dissteamministry.org.uk