Safeguarding
Everyone keeping everyone safe
The welfare of children, young people and adults is our top priority at St Paul's and we work to a thorough Safeguarding Policy, in line with the Diocese of Guildford and the Church of England.
Safeguarding at St Paul’s Dorking
We have an experienced team dedicated to the role of maintaining best practice in all areas of safeguarding; which includes safe recruitment of volunteer leaders, regular training and regular reviews of our policies and procedures. All those at St Paul's who serve in leading our many youth and children's groups and those working with vulnerable adults are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
St Paul’s Safeguarding Team
Jamie Trezise: Parish Safeguarding officer (with particular responsibility for children)
Penelope Arnold: Parish Safeguarding Officer for Vulnerable Adults
Alex Cacouris: Vicar
Steve Henwood: Children & Youth Minister
Sarah Beasley: PCC Safeguarding Lead
Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Jackie Broadfoot by email: jackie.broadfoot@cofeguildford.org.uk
Children and Young People
The welfare of children and young people is a top priority for us at St Paul's.
We have a team dedicated to the role of maintaining best practice in all areas of safeguarding; which includes safe recruitment of volunteer leaders, regular training and constant reviews of everything we do to see where we can improve.
Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding also includes the protection of vulnerable adults. If you have a Safeguarding concern regarding an adult you can raise it using the link below.
We believe the responsibility for safeguarding doesn't just rest on those who have specific responsibility for children's and youth ministry. Everybody in the church has a responsibility for being alert to any areas of concern.
If you have a concern, we encourage you to raise it.
You might feel that you don't have a "Concern", that it's more a 'wondering' or 'suspicion' or even just a 'niggle'. This form is fine for that too. Even if you think "it's probably nothing." You may be right. But then again, it may actually be 'something' and you are the one who has noticed it.
Contact the team
If you have a query about safeguarding generally or would like to talk about a concern you have, contact one of the St Paul’s Dorking Safeguarding Team.
Additional Contact Information
For all emergency situations call 999.
Diocesan Safeguarding Information
www.cofeguildford.org.uk/safeguarding
The Single Point of Access (SPA)
Children and Adult Services social workers. Direct information, advice and guidance about where and how to find the appropriate support for children and families.
Surrey: tel: 0300 470 9100
email: (children) csmash@surreycc.gov.uk
email: (adult) ascmash@surreycc.gov.uk
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse Helpline tel: 01483 776822
DeafHope (BSL) text: 07970 350366
Childline tel: 0800 1111
Samaritans tel: 116123 email: jo@samaritans.org
Modern Day Slavery Helpline tel: 0800 01210700
Mental Health Crisis Helpline tel: 0300 456 83 42
Open 5.00pm - 9.00am Monday to Friday
24 hours cover at weekends including Bank Holidays.
SMS texting facility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: 07717 989024