Safeguarding
Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of people in God's image. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God's re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
St John's Church Stanmore takes seriously the well-being of every person in our church community and values each equally. Systems are in place to respond to concerns of abuse whether emotional, financial, neglect, physical, sexual, spiritual or abuse of any other kind. We have:
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Adopted the House of Bishops "Promoting a Safer Church:
Safeguarding Policy Statement": Click Here
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Appointed a Safeguarding Team. Click Here
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Advertised helpful telephone numbers in the church and hall. Click Here
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Actioned the 'Parish Roles and Responsibilities'
in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook. Click Here
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Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Click Here
We follow the Safer Recruitment guidance recommended by the House of Bishops.
If you have any questions (or concerns) regarding any aspect of our safeguarding policies, procedures or systems, please contact:
Parish Safeguarding Officers
Mark Lynch - 07982 906833
Nancy Newton - 07443 487126
Adults at Risk Champion
Sheila Oliver - 020 8954 4976
The Revd Matthew Stone - Rector 020 8954 3876
The Revd Wendy Wall - Curate - 07708 264299
Graham Nicholson - Churchwarden 01923 226969
Pam Curran - Churchwarden - 020 8863 3469
Other useful links:
Diocese of London Safeguarding Information. Click here
Church of England Safeguarding Information: Click here
National Domestic Helpline