Safeguarding
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Parish of St Augustine Brookland and St Thomas Fairfield
This parochial church council has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England, in particular we are committed to: • the safeguarding of all children, young people and vulnerable adults • carefully selecting and training paid and voluntary staff who might come into contact with children or vulnerable adults, using the Disclosure and Barring Service amongst other tools, to check their suitability • responding without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed • cooperating fully with the police, local authority and any other statutory body in any investigation • ministering appropriately to anyone, child or adult, who has experienced abuse • extending pastoral care to those known to have offended against children or vulnerable adults whilst ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from them We have appointed Maxine Mills Tel 07940 329614 as the Parish Child Safeguarding Coordinator
Christine Descher Tel 07920 484637 as the Parish Adult Safeguarding Coordinator
PCC Chair Reverend Christopher Maclean 01797 320345 Local Clergy; Reverend Shuna Body 01797 344243 PCC Secretary Richard Sullivan 07711 762055 Church Wardens Christine Descher 07920 484637 Maureen Akers 07853 364 702 Canterbury Diocese Safeguarding Link Other important Contacts
Any child wishing to talk about a problem can contact Childline on 0800 111
During the day and in office hours KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Concerned about an adult?
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