Safeguarding Policy
Promoting a safer Church

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy St Michael’s 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.

safeguarding@stmichaelscoppenhall.co.uk

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at:

safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 718834 (option 4)