Safeguarding

Formal Safeguarding Statement

Here at St John's church we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to ensuring that our church is a safe place for all. 

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 and on the Rochester Diocese website. 

A formal statement to adopt the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, the procedures and guidance of the Church of England’s Parish Safeguarding Handbook, Safer Environment and Activities was agreed and signed by the Parochial Church Council and Churchwardens. The statement is displayed on the safeguarding noticeboard in the church centre. 

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns

Name: Mrs Naomi Vallely  
Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer  
Tel: 07554 038373  
E-mail: safeguarding@stjohnstw.org

Rochester Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:

Name: Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Tel: 01634 560000
E-mail: dsasafeguarding@rochester.anglican.org

Local Authority Social Services:

Name: Kent County Council (KCC) Central Referral: 
Adults
Tel: (office hours) 03000 41 61 61     (other times) 03000 41 91 91
Children
Tel: (office hours) 03000 41 11 11    (other times) 03000 41 91 91


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

I am a victim/survivor

Reporting abuse can be very difficult, if you have either been abused or are being abused now, there is help and support available. 
A support page can be found on the Diocese of Rochester website here.