SAFEGUARDING POLICY

St John’s is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable people who need protecting from any kind of abuse or exploitation. All our volunteers are trained to recognise safeguarding issues and act appropriately in the event of any disclosure.

We work in partnership with Canterbury Diocese to safeguard the vulnerable. 

Click here for Canterbury Diocese safeguarding statement

PARISH SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. John the Baptist, Folkestone, has adopted the Church of England safeguarding policies, protocols and procedures.

St. John’s Church are committed to:

• The safeguarding of all children, young people and vulnerable adults

• Carefully selecting and training paid and voluntary staff who might come into contact with children or vulnerable adults using the Disclosure and Barring Service, amongst other tools, to check suitability

• Responding without delay to every concern or complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed

• Co-operating fully with the police, local authority and any other appropriate statutory body in any investigation

• Ministering appropriately to anyone, child or adult, who has experienced abuse

• Extending pastoral care to those known to have offended against children or vulnerable adults whilst ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from them.
  

Click here to download our Safeguarding Policy