Safeguarding Policy
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Peter and St Paul, Abington takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The PCC has a Safeguarding Policy and Procedure which applies to all who have received the Bishop’s Licence or Permission to work and all others who work with children and young people and vulnerable adults in our Parish. The policy is reviewed annually and was last reviewed in September 2024. You can access the policy here
Safeguarding
Any queries or concerns should be reported to our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO): Esme Cushing via email to SafeguardingAbingtonChurch@hotmail.com
The Diocese of Peterborough supports the parish in our safeguarding responsibilities. The Diocesan handbook can be accessed via herehttps://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/aboutus/safeguarding/toolkit-10-.php and the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted directly. See the Diocesan Safeguarding webpage for up to date information via https://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/safeguarding.
The Church of England National Safeguarding Team page can be accessed via https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility, and if you have any concern please report it to the Parish Safeguarding Officer or Diocesan Safeguarding Officer without delay.
IF YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE TO BE AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM DO NOT DELAY - CALL 999.