Carefully select, support and train all those with any responsibility within the church, in line with the Church of England’s Practice Guidance for Safer Recruitment.

Respond without delay to every complaint made that a child or adult may have been harmed, cooperating with the police and local authority in any investigation.

Seek to offer informed pastoral care and support to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate ministry that recognises the importance of understanding the needs of those who have been abused, including their feelings of alienation and/or isolation.

We will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.

We will monitor and regularly review our safeguarding procedures. 

We seek to protect survivors of abuse from the possibility of further harm and abuse.

Seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of respect and responsibility, where they are trusted by others.

We seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision, and referral to the appropriate authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child or adult

For more information about safeguarding please contact the below team member or visit Diocese of Coventry Safeguarding 

Henley In Arden Safeguard Officer Jo Garstang Telephone 01564 794411 

Henley in Arden The incumbent/priest in charge VACANCY telephone 

Diocesan Safeguarding Team led by Sarah Price Telephone 02476 521345 or email Diocesan Safeguarding

Click here to download a form for the recording of allegations of abuse or concerns.

For a full list of church contact details please click here