Safeguarding
In Heathfield Benefice we take Safeguarding seriously. Our two parishes each have a designated Safeguarding Officer who's contact details can be found on the who's who page of this website and each PCC has been working towards achieving the Level 1 of “Simple Quality Protects” a kitemark scheme put together by the Diocese of Chichester to ensure 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.
Included below are sections for both All Saints' & St George's, and for St Richard's with the relevant Parish Safeguarding Policy documents; you will also find these displayed in all three churches.
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 and website links on the helplines page of our website.
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.
All Saints' & St George's Parish Safeguarding documents
- Safeguarding Policy Statement
- Expressing concerns and whistleblowing policy and guidance
- Behaviour code for adults working with children
- E-Safety Policy and Guidance
St Richard's Parish Safeguarding documents
- Safeguarding Policy Statement
- Expressing concerns and whistleblowing policy and guidance
- Behaviour code for adults working with children
- E-Safety Policy and Guidance
If you have any queries about Safeguarding in either of our Parishes or you would like to raise a concern, please contact one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers. Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor.