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Safeguarding

Cornerstone recognises its responsibilities for the safeguarding of all children (0-18s), regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability and we also recognise our responsibility to safeguard adults at risk.

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As Members and Trustees we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all people associated with the church, especially children and adults at risk.

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We recognise that our work with children and adults at risk is the responsibility of the whole church.  It is the responsibility of each member of the wider church family to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and to respond to any concerns about the well-being of children and adults at risk.  Any abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected must be reported, and the church will fully co-operate with any statutory investigation regarding any suspected abuse linked to the church.

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We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and adults at risk, whether paid or volunteer.  The church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training all those who work with children and adults at risk, and to provide appropriate levels of supervision.

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Our safeguarding Officers are:

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Katherine Pootes - Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS)
Katherine will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.

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Ulrike Kibble -Safeguarding Trustee
Ulrike will raise the profile of safeguarding within the church and oversee and monitor the implementation of the safeguarding policy and procedures on behalf of the church trustees.

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To read our Safeguarding Policy, click here.

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If you have specific concerns about an individual child, adult at risk or the conduct of a volunteer/staff member, please use the above contact details to bring this to the attention of our Designated Safeguarding Officers.

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Additional Contact Details:


Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

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Police (for any child or adult in immediate danger)
Contact 101, or 999 in an emergency

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Adult Social Services

  • 8.45am—5pm - 0345 050 766

  • Out of hours - 0800 833 408

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Children’s Social Services

  • 8.45am—5pm - 0345 050 7666

  • Out of hours - 0800 833408

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Local Baptist Association Safeguarding Contact

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