Safeguarding Co-ordinator

THE SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR FOR HOLY GHOST PARISH IS NICOLAS DEMORTREUX.

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Welcome to Safeguarding within the Archdiocese of Southwark.

(Source of this Content: Archdiocese of Southwark).- In line with the Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church. We recognise that the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk is paramount and that they have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.

The Safeguarding team aims to support and assist all members of our community regarding any safeguarding matter raised. We continue to listen and learn from those that have been harmed by abuse, recognising that their insight and lived experiences are crucial to building a robust and compassionate safeguarding function.

We thank all who contribute to the work of safeguarding within the Archdiocese today;  Archbishop John, all Clergy and Religious, the Parish Safeguarding Representatives, the Safeguarding Sub-committee who oversee the safeguarding function and the staff of the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service and the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission.

“Every human being has a value and dignity which we as Catholics, recognise as coming from God’s creation in his own image and likeness.”

Contact details of the Safeguarding Team

The Archdiocese of Southwark Safeguarding Team welcome contact and will respond within an appropriate timescale

Introduction to Safeguarding

Welcome to the Archdiocese of Southwark Safeguarding Team’s page. Our Parishes and communities must be places of welcome, where…

Guidance on Safeguarding within the Archdiocese of Southwark

Safeguarding is embedded in everything the Archdiocese of Southwark does and the way in which we do it. All Clergy, Religious, volunteers…

Responding to Allegations or Concerns

In line with the Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Safeguarding team will respond to any allegations, disclosure or concern raised in a…

Supporting those that have been harmed by abuse

The Archdiocese of Southwark encourages anyone who has been harmed by abuse within the context of the Catholic Church, whether…

Creating Safer Environments

All Clergy, Religious, volunteers, staff and parishioners will respect children, young people and Adults at Risk. They will establish a culture…

Promoting a Culture of Safeguarding

All Clergy, Religious, volunteers, staff and parishioners will respect children, young people and Adults at Risk. They will establish a culture…

Guidance on electronic media use

The internet and social media have many benefits for evangelisation and communication across the Archdiocese, but all communication must be…

Safer Recruitment and DBS

Safer recruitment is not just about the Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS), which checks criminal records, but ensuring the right people are…

Reporting a Concern

The Archdiocese Safeguarding Team are committed to responding compassionately and within an appropriate timescale, to any…

Safeguarding Sub-committee

The Southwark Diocesan Safeguarding Sub-committee of the Board of Trustees, has strategic oversight of the Safeguarding Team and reports…

PSR Resource Centre

Click on the above link, if you see a dashboard, at the top left hand corner, click on ‘Archdiocese of Southwark safeguarding’

Resources and Links

Please see the safeguarding resources and documents below

Safeguarding Policies

Below are a number of policies concerning Safeguarding within the Archdiocese of Southwark

safeguarding and news updates

Safeguarding News and updates will be regularly posted here.