Safeguarding Policy

At their meetings 2 August 2023 and 17 August 2023, the PCCs of Holy Cross, Sarratt and of St. Paul’s, Chipperfield agreed unanimously to comply with their duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. They adopted the Diocese of St Albans Policies for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 2016. They accepted the Best Practice Guidelines of the Diocese. They pledged to work towards full compliance with the Measure and the details implied by the policies and best practice guidelines as soon as practicably possible.

Click on the links below for the details of our policies or procedures.

Safeguarding Policy for Children both churches

Safeguarding Policy for Adults both churches

Responding to Domestic Abuse both churches

Recruitment of ex-offenders both churches

Holy Cross Safeguarding Policy Promoting a Safer church

Holy Cross Safeguarding Procedures

St Paul's Safeguarding Policy Promoting a Safer church

St Paul's Safeguarding Procedures

Parish Five Standards for both churches

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Sue Walker
Tel: 01923 261847
Email: m.sue.walker100@gmail.com

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Jeremy Hirst
Tel: 01727 818107 
Mobile: 07867 350886
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org

The Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Dave Adams
Tel: 01727 818104 
Mobile:  07469351357
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org