
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding statement
In accordance with the Parish of Huntingdon Safeguarding Policy, Thrive is committed to:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture.
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
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Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
Thrive will:
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Create a safe and caring place for all.
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Have a named Safeguarding Officer to work with all relevant partners to implement policy and procedures.
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Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
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Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
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Display in premises used by Thrive and on the Thrive website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
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Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
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Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
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Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
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Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
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Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
All Thrive volunteers and workers will agree to abide by this policy.
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CONTACT
For any safeguarding related concerns, please contact:
Thrive Safeguarding
Thrive Project Lead: Ruth Hunt
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Email: safeguarding@thriveyouthwork.com
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Mobile: 07458 305261
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Huntingdon Parish Safeguarding
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Jon Randall
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Email: pso@huntingdonparish.org
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Contact No: 01480 413095
The Diocese of Ely Safeguarding Team:
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Rebecca Boswell
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Mobile: 07904 487912
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