Safeguarding

We are signed up to upholding The Church in Wales safeguarding policy. 

The Church in Wales is committed to fostering an environment where everyone is able to worship and participate in the life of the church in safety.       

THE CHURCH IN WALES THEREFORE WILL: 

• recognise the personal dignity and rights of all children and adults as set out in the Human Rights Act 1998 and the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
   
• robustly and consistently implement safeguarding policies procedures and guidance that conform to the current legislative and guidance framework and accepted best practice.
   
• promote a culture which listens to children and adults at risk.
   
• properly recruit, train and support all those in positions of trust.
   
• ensure that when concerns are raised they are taken seriously and dealt with appropriately.
   

For general safeguarding enquiries, please contact: 

Liz Davies TEL: 07729 596711

churchinwales.org.uk/en/safeguarding/reporting-safeguarding-concern 

The Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Policy 

Statement of intent 

Church / Parish / Ministry Area / Mission Area 

The Parish of Penmark, Porthkerry and Rhoose

The Church in Wales is committed to fostering an environment where everyone is able to worship and participate in the life of the church in safety. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility 

All who work for the Church, including clergy, employees and volunteers, are regarded by the Church in Wales as persons working in positions of trust within the Church and as such are expected to adhere to the safeguarding policy and associated procedures and practice guidance. 

www.churchinwales.org.uk/safeguarding 

This Policy was accepted by the Parochial Church Council on: 14th April 2021 and is reviewed annually. . 

• All suspicions, concerns, knowledge, disclosures or allegations of abuse should be reported immediately to the Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Team or, in an emergency to the statutory authorities.
   
• If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please call the emergency services on 999 – DO NOT DELAY.
   
• If you think that a child or adult is at risk of harm but is not in immediate danger, please call the local authority social
   

services department. 

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