Children and other vulnerable people are important, and we have full and comprehensive safeguarding policies.
Enquiries about Safeguarding
Our Safeguarding Officer
If you need to report an issue or have any concerns please contact Bethan McCreath, our safeguarding officer.
Tel:07799 403589
The Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor for Children and Vulnerable Adults
We are part of the Diocese of Rochester. The Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser for Children and Vulnerable Adults is Greg Barry.
greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org
Tel: 01634 560000 or M: 07585 952174
Safeguarding Information and Policies
The Safer Church leaflet clearly explains our policy statement: CLICK HERE
To view our Safeguarding Statement CLICK HERE
This is our policy about Safeguarding Children: CLICK HERE
This is our policy about safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: CLICK HERE
The Church of England Safeguarding e-manual (the House of Bishops Safeguarding Guidance): CLICK HERE
To view the Parish Safeguarding Handbook CLICK HERE
Reporting abuse can be very difficult. If you have either been abused or are being abused now, there is help and support available. Please click on this link for more information: CLICK HERE
Safeguarding Training
All of our Staff and volunteers carry out safeguarding training, but we would like to encourage all church members to complete the same training, which is freely available through the Church of England’s Website. There are 2 main online courses - ‘Basic Awareness’ and ‘Foundation’ which we would encourage everyone to do as we seek to ensure Christ Church continues to be a safe place.
Click the button below and then create a free account. Under Diocese, please select Diocese of Rochester.
Helpful information
NSPCC - 0800 800 5000 - lines are open daily 8am-10pm Mon-Fri and 9am-6pm at the weekend. You can contact them 24 hours a day online at www.nspcc.org.uk
Childline - 0800 1111 - lines are open 24 hours a day.
National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 - lines are open 24 hours a day.
Kent Social Services - 03000 41 61 61 during the day and 03000 41 91 91 at night.
DAVSS - 01892 570538 - A West Kent charity supporting men and women experiencing domestic abuse. www.davss.org.uk
The Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline - 08000 121 700