Safeguarding
Safeguarding
We take safeguarding of all, especially of children and vulnerable adults, very seriously indeed at St. John`s at all times.
To that end we have a safeguarding policy drawn up by the Parochial Church Council entirely in line with both the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Guidelines.
The policy is reviewed annually and is displayed on the notice board in the Church entrance at all times. Further details are always on display in the Church Hall for anybody to inspect.
Our Safeguarding policies are available by clicking on the links as follows:
Vulnerable Adults
Parish Whistle Blowing
E Safety
Behaviour Code
Anti-Bullying
Reporting Concerns
Our Safeguarding Officer is Mr. Robin Eldridge. He can be contacted at any time on 01323 885 427 regarding any matter to do with safeguarding. If he is unavailable and the matter is urgent, approach should be made to the Churchwardens or to the Vicar on 01323 885 421. Alternatively you can email on:- safeguarding@polegate.church
Other useful contacts include:
| Churches Child Protection Advisory Service 24 hour Helpline | 08451 204550 | |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | |
| NSPCC | 0808 800500 | |
| Chichester Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Colin Perkins) | 01273 425792 | |
| East Sussex Social Services (Mon-Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm) | 01323 464222 |