Safeguarding

Hope Church Islington’s

Safeguarding Policy

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 12th September 2024.

At Hope, we believe that church should always be a safe place for all. Therefore, we are committed to our Safeguarding Policy that lies in accordance with the 2017 House of Bishop’s statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church’.

We are committed to the 6 points also highlighted by Bishop Sarah in the 2018 Diocesan Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Diocese’ :

Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors or abuse and others affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those who may pose a present risk to others.

Each Person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

Additional guidance into the Church of England’s Safeguarding policy can be found here

The Church of England’s Safeguarding Handbook can also provide further advice on responding to a safeguarding concerns.

You can view the signed policy here.