Safeguarding.
St. Philip & St. James’ Church is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy.
contacting our parish
safeguarding officer
For any safeguarding concerns please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Andrew Downie via email or if you would prefer to speak with someone external to Pip & Jim’s Church, you can visit the Diocesan safeguarding webpage here
Or contact Head of Safeguarding and Diocesan Safeguarding Officer:
Costa Nassaris via email or on 01392 294969
If there is immediate risk or danger, please contact the Police on 999.
Meet the Team
Andrew Downie
Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)
Emma collins
Children’s champion
Char Bryant
Children’s champion
SAFEGUARDING POLICY GUIDANCE
We take our responsibility for safeguarding seriously and work closely with the Diocese of Exeter, following their guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone. All volunteers serving with children, young people, or vulnerable adults go through our safe recruitment process. This can include an application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), as well as interviews and reference checks before joining the team.
If any concerns arise regarding the safety or welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk, our Church Safeguarding Officers or Clergy Team will respond in line with our safeguarding procedures. When necessary, they will also work with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team to ensure the right action is taken.