Safeguarding
The Parish of Bengeo is committed to safeguarding as an essential part of church life.
We do all we can to keep people safe in our church. We promote the welfare of children, young people and adults. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
In church we take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practise fully and positively Christ’s compassion for children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and considerately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.
Although safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone here in The Parish of Bengeo; Anne Sentance is our designated Safeguarding Lead and can be contacted about any safeguarding matter on 07973 920625 or email her at: safeguarding@parishofbengeo.com.
You can also speak to our Parish Priest, Rev’d Robert Thompson on 01992 413691 or leave an email via info@parishofbengeo.com
More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here:
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) – Jez Hirst 01727 818107 / 07867 350886
Assistant DSA – Martyn Hedley 01727 818106 / 07391 010033
Assistant DSA – Mandy Davies 01727 818193 / 07771 179015
Email address for all: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
Our commitment to you
Our Safeguarding policies are available below.
Our commitment to Safeguarding is outlined on posters around the church.
Safeguarding Policies
Safeguarding adults policy 2024
Safeguarding children policy 2024
Photographs and Live Streaming Policy 2024
This Handbook summarises the safeguarding responsibilities of parishes, as outlined in the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance: