Safeguarding

In Heathfield Benefice we take Safeguarding seriously. 

We have a designated Safeguarding Officer whose contact details can be found on the who's who page of this website.

SQP has been replaced by the "Parish Dashboard" which is addressing the challenge of making safeguarding easier and ensures Parishes are adhering to a good standard of Safeguarding Practice. 

Our message is simple “Safeguarding is Everyone’s responsibility” and so if you have a concern you must report it.

If you are looking for further advice and guidance the Diocese of Chichester Safeguarding website has a lot of information. There are also a number of local and national helplines available.

IMPORTANT: If you are worried about a Child or Adult who you believe to be in immediate danger, you must contact the police on 999.

Heathfield Benefice Safeguarding documents

These policies are reviewed annually. Next review due July 2025.

• Safeguarding Policy Statement
• Expressing concerns and whistleblowing policy and guidance
• Behaviour code for adults working with children
• E-Safety Policy and Guidance
• A Written Expectation of Conduct for All in Pastoral Setting with Adults
• Responding to Safeguarding Allegations in the Benefice - Policy and Guidance
• Junior Choir policy
• Ex-offenders recruitment policy

If you have any concerns or queries about safeguarding please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer. Alternatively you can contact the Diocese Safeguarding Team