The Parish of St Peter’s, Tunbridge Wells, is committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. 

The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which can be found here on the Church of England's website

A formal statement to adopt the House of Bishops’ “Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement” was agreed and signed by the Parochial Church Council and Churchwardens. A copy of the House of Bishops safeguarding policy is available here.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Michele Burgess, who may be contacted via a dedicated email or phone 07702 701833. Or contact Mike Warren, Vicar, on 07588 561701.

Details of all contacts if you have a concern is below:

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999.

Who will you talk to if you observe, or are told about safeguarding concerns?

The Parish Safeguarding Officer

Michele Burgess                                                                              01892 525743/ 07702 701833

Vicar

Mike Warren                                                                                      07588 561701

Or

Rochester Diocese Safeguarding team

Greg Barry - Lead Diocesean Safeguarding advisor                    01634 560000/ 07585 952174

Local Authority Social Services:

Kent County Council (KCC) Central Referral:

Adult: Office hours 03000 41 61 61

Child: Office hours 03000 41 11 11

Outside office hours 03000 41 91 91

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Parish Safeguarding Handbook.pdf

 

For more information:
Diocese of Rochester Safeguarding page

Church of England Safeguarding page

Victim_and_Survivors_Support_Services.pdf

If you wish to raise a concern or to make a complaint or an allegation about a behaviour or an attitude that is not a safeguarding concern, please refer to the following whistleblowing policy.

Safeguarding Training

Safeguarding training is carried out by both our staff and volunteers, but we would like to encourage all church members to complete the same training. The Church of England's website makes it accessible for free. 

'Basic Awareness' and 'Foundation' are the two main online courses which we would recommend everyone completes as we seek to ensure St Peter’s Church continues to be a safe place.

To sign up for a free account, please click the button below, making sure you select Diocese of Rochester under Diocese.

ONLINE SAFEGUARDING TRAINING