St John’s Church, in common with the Church of England is committed, as part of the Christian Church living in the spirit of the Gospel, to protect and care for everyone and we aim to be a beacon of best practice in safeguarding. Looking the other way is not an option. Should you have any safeguarding concerns, you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Representative Nicky Sirett on safeguarding@stjohnscolchester.org.uk

On 25 January 2021, a meeting of the St John’s PCC confirmed the following two documents:

Parish Safeguarding Policy January 2021

PCC statement on safeguarding January 2021

St John’s Church is committed to following the Church of England Safeguarding advice, which can be found HERE  and contact details for Chelmsford Diocese’s safeguarding team may be found at:

https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts

The following phone numbers are available if required:

General Safeguarding Enquiries: 01245 29 44 90

This number can be used to obtain information regarding DBS checks, Training – including e-learning, Safer Recruitment and Policy/Practice Guidance

You can also email the team with any general safeguarding enquiries: safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org

Safeguarding Duty Line: 01245 29 44 44

If you require advice or support about a new safeguarding concern please contact the member of the Safeguarding Team providing ‘duty cover’.   This number will be answered during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays)
In the event that the phone cannot be answered please be prepared to leave a voicemail message including your contact details and your call will be returned within one working day.

 Please remember if you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger, or requires immediate medical attention, call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.