ST JOSEPH'S CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
In line with central Church policy, St Joseph's Church has put in place a policy to provide the safest possible environment for the children and young people of this parish. Copies of the full policy are available from the Parish Office. This policy is open to development and if you have any suggestions or queries, please contact a Parish Child Protection Representative.
The policy aims at:
- seeking as far as possible to ensure the suitability of those working with children and young people;
- providing guidance on the day to day practice of running groups for children and young people, without impinging unnecessarily on the freedom of the activities undertaken;
- to provide procedures, including individuals responsible for the handling of any suspected abuse or complaints.
Parish Child Protection Representatives have been appointed to provide a contact point for anyone who wants to discuss any concerns they may have about the safety of any individual. It is however important that the whole parish community, including those that work with children and young people, should aim to provide a culture where children and young people feel secure to discuss their needs and concerns.
It is hoped that the attempts made are seen both to meet the paramount importance of protecting children and young adults, and to safeguard the integrity and wellbeing of those who give their time generously to support them.
If anyone, child or adult, has any concerns whatsoever about the safety of any child or young person, they should contact any of those listed below.
| Parish Child Protection Representatives | |
| Mrs Jan Madden | 01372 722736 |
| Epsom Police (Child Protection Team) |
01932 205550 (8am-4pm Mon-Fri) 01306 882284 (Emergencies out of hours) |
| Fr William Davern | 01372 723573 |
| Social Services | 01932 253033 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri) 01483 563317 (evenings and weekends) |
| Bishop’s Representative on Child Protection | |
| Deacon Tom Murray | 01403 750355 |
| Childline | 0800 1111 |
| Kidscape | 020 7730 3300 |
| Samaritans | 03457 909090 |
| Catholic Children’s Society | 020 8668 2181 |