Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
If you are worried about someone
In an emergency, if you have a safeguarding concern about a child or vulnerable adult, please act and call:
A child or adult in Suffolk: 0808 800 4005 A child or adult in Norfolk: 0344 800 8020 Or call the police on 999.
Are you a child, or being bullied? Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk To report online exploitation: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Our commitment
Pakefield Parish takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
Contact information for safeguarding matters is also on the Norwich Diocese website: https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/training/safeguarding
Our named person
The Named Person appointed by the PCC to oversee the implementation of our safeguarding policy can be contacted through the Parish Office on 01502 218150, or via the Contact us page.
Our parish safeguarding policy
Policy statements adopted by our PCC on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Promoting a Safer Church
The Church of England's national safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults.