Safeguarding & Wellbeing
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
It is the policy of St. Sebastian’s Independent Cathoilc Church report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
If you are in any role within St. Sebastian’s, you must refer allegations directly to the Police.
What is Safeguarding?
“St. Sebastian’s Independent Catholic Church is striving towards a culture of safeguarding where all are safe from harm and abuse and where every person is encouraged and enabled to enjoy the fullness of life in Jesus Christ through the prayerful, caring, nurturing, supportive and protective endeavours of the Catholic community, both individually and collectively.”.
(Towards a Culture of Safeguarding 2012).
Safe Guarding useful originations
Children can call helplines such as ChildLine (0800 11 11) or the NSPCC National Helpline (088 800 5000) free, at any time, for information and confidential advice about all types of problems.
Childline’s
Child line’s website offers a free and confidential helpline for children and young adults in the UK. It offers help and advice plus volunteering and fundraising details: https://www.childline.org.uk/
There4me.com
NSPCC’S Confidential online service for young people age 12 to 16 www.there4me.com/
