{"id":1108,"date":"2025-06-17T12:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veryanchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=1108"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:59:26","slug":"safeguarding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.veryanchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=1108","title":{"rendered":"Safeguarding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e1108-e1 mus-0 mus-1\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e1108-e2 mus-3 mus-4 mus-5\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1108-e3 mus-7\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1108-e4 mus-8\"><p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"481\">Ensuring the safety and well-being of <strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"389\">children, young people, and vulnerable adults<\/strong> is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of <strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"480\">Veryan Parish Church<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"733\">We are fully committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all, and we take all safeguarding concerns seriously. Our commitment is reflected in our endorsement of the <strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"732\">Church of England&rsquo;s \"Promoting a Safer Church\" policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1031\">We work in partnership with the <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"805\">Diocese of Truro Safeguarding Team<\/strong>, and we follow their guidance and training standards. All members of our <strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"913\">Parochial Church Council (PCC)<\/strong> have undertaken safeguarding training to ensure that best practices are followed at every level of our church&rsquo;s life.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1061\">Reporting a Concern<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1129\">If you have a safeguarding concern, you can contact the following:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1149\"><strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1149\">In the Parish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1227\">\n<li data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1227\">\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1188\">Parish Safeguarding Coordinator:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\" \/>Pippa Stephens<br \/>safeguardingofficer@veryanchurch.org.uk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1257\"><strong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1257\">In the Diocese of Truro:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1341\">\n<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1341\">\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1341\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1319\">Andy Earl &ndash; Head of Safeguarding \/ Safeguarding Officer<\/strong><br data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> (01872) 274351<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1363\"><strong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1363\">In an Emergency:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1553\">\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1435\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1435\"><strong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1412\">Cornwall Council &ndash; Children&rsquo;s Social Care:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 0300 123 1116<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1502\"><strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1479\">Cornwall Council &ndash; Adult Social Care:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 0300 123 4131<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1553\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1553\">If someone is in immediate danger, call <strong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1552\">999<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1594\">National Helplines and Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1710\">If you or someone you know needs immediate advice or support, the following organisations offer confidential help:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<li data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1844\">\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1844\"><strong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\">Childline<\/strong> &ndash; support for children and young people<br data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 0800 1111<br data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" \/> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1844\">www.childline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1991\">\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1991\"><strong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1918\">NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 0808 800 5000<br data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" \/> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1991\">www.nspcc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2127\">\n<p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2127\"><strong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2009\">Samaritans<\/strong> &ndash; for anyone in emotional distress<br data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2047\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 116 123 (free 24\/7)<br data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2074\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" \/> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2127\">www.samaritans.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2260\">\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2260\"><strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2147\">Stop It Now!<\/strong> &ndash; preventing child sexual abuse<br data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 0808 1000 900<br data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" \/> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stopitnow.org.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2260\">www.stopitnow.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2427\"><strong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2309\">National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2312\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)<br data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" \/> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2427\">www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2432\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2452\">Our Commitment<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2746\">We believe that safeguarding is not just a policy&mdash;it's a <strong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2562\">core expression of our faith and responsibility<\/strong> to one another. At Veryan Parish Church, we are dedicated to making our church a safe place for all, and we will always listen, support, and act when safeguarding concerns are raised.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e1108-e5 mus-0 mus-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e1108-e6 mus-3 mus-4 mus-6\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1108-e7 mus-7\"><span class=\"x-image e1108-e8 mus-9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veryanchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/St-Lukes-Watford-Safeguarding-1-1024x367-1.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"183\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of Veryan Parish Church. 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