Safeguarding
at St Cyprian’s
Safeguarding
Statement
St Cyprian’s Clarence Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children, young people, and adults at risk. We seek to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the life of the church is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility; we take this seriously as part of our worship, community life and pastoral care.
Our Commitment to
Safeguarding
St Cyprian’s follows the safeguarding policies and guidance of the Church of England. These policies set out clear expectations for creating safe environments, recognising concerns, and responding appropriately when safeguarding issues arise.
You can read more about the Church of England’s safeguarding guidance at:
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
Contact Our
Safeguarding team
Sarah Daniels
Parish Safeguarding Officer
The Rev Preb Clare Dowding
020 7723 0426
Vicar
020 7723 0426
How to report
a safeguarding concern
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or adult at risk, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer Sarah Daniels as soon as possible.
You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team directly for advice or to report a concern:
Diocese of London Safeguarding Team
Email: safeguarding@london.anglican.org
Website: london.anglican.org/safeguarding
Our Diocese of London Safeguarding Adviser is Claire Meaney:
london.anglican.org/church-and-parish-support/safeguarding/
If someone is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services by calling 999.
National helplines:
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141
Is something worrying you?
At St Cyprian’s, we want every child to feel happy and safe. If you are worried about something, or if someone is making you feel sad, scared, or uncomfortable, please know you can talk to us.
Who can I talk to at Church?
You can talk to any adult you trust at church, but these people are specially trained to help:
Our Safeguarding Officer: Sarah Daniels
Our Vicar: The Rev Preb Clare Dowding
You can find them at church on Sundays, or you can you email them at:
safeguarding@london.anglican.org
Who else can I talk to?
If you want to talk to someone outside of the church, there are people waiting to listen to you 24 hours a day. It is free and you don't have to give your name.
Childline: Call 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk. They are there for any worry, big or small.
NSPCC: Call 0808 800 5000 if you are worried about your safety or the safety of a friend.
Our Policy
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