Safeguarding at Grace Church
Grace Church recognises its responsibilities in safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk, regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability. 
Grace Church is committed to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all associated with the church and has a Safeguarding Policy which we are committed to implementing.  The Safeguarding policy ensures: 

The prevention and the reporting of abuse

• It is the duty of each church member to help prevent the abuse of children and adults at risk, and the duty of each church member to respond to concerns about the wellbeing of children and adults at risk. Any abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected will be reported in accordance with our procedures. 

The safer recruitment, support and supervision of workers

• The church will ensure that the Grace Church's Recruitment Procedures are followed in the selection and appointment of those working with children and adults at risk, whether paid or voluntary. All workers will be provided with appropriate training, support and supervision to promote the safekeeping of children and adults at risk.

A copy of Grace Church's Safeguarding Policy is available on this webpage,
or copies of the Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment Procedures can be obtained from the church office.

Safeguarding Team at Grace Church
The church has appointed the following individuals to form part of the church safeguarding team:

Safeguarding Coordinators
Beth Cameron & Jo White 
They will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.  They also coordinate the training of volunteers and raise the profile of Safeguarding at Grace Church.
 
Phone:  0300 1211316   Email: safeguarding@gracecentre.org.uk   
 
Safer Recruitment leads
Beth Cameron,  Jo White & Pearlin Hoaghton
They carry out the safe recruitment of volunteers and the administration of DBS checks and references for volunteers.
Phone:  0300 1211316   Email: safeguarding@gracecentre.org.uk   

Safeguarding Trustee
Beth Cameron
She oversees and monitors the implementation of our safeguarding policy & procedures on behalf of the Church Trustees
Phone:  0300 1211316   Email: safeguarding@gracecentre.org.uk  

​Our Lead Elder, Dave Kruczek, is also an important part of the Church Safeguarding Team.  Where possible, the Church Safeguarding Team works together if and when issues arise. However, each person has a responsibility to report allegations of abuse as soon as they are raised. 

Please note: if a child or adult at risk is in imminent danger of harm, you should contact the police or emergency services without delay on 999.

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