SAFEGUARDING

The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The Diocese co-operates fully with CSAS, the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service, which aims to help the Church become an example of best practice in the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and develop a “culture of vigilance” to ensure that children and vulnerable adults in our care are kept safe from harm.

The current National policies are available to view on-line. Please click on the box below to view the Manual.

In the Parishes of St Theresa and St John the Baptist Diocesan guidelines are followed and the Parishes Safeguarding Representatives are:

BIGGIN HILL: Majella Wakeley contact at bigginhillsg1@safeguardrcaos.org.uk

WESTERHAM: Marie Price contact at westerhamsg1@safeguardrcaos.org.uk

Diocesan Safeguarding Office: at safeguardingoffice@rsaos.org.uk or phone: 02072611606

Their responsibility is to promote good and safe practices in all activities involving children, young people and adults at risk. Please contact them if you have any concerns about safeguarding issues.
Below is the initial volunteer application form to view or download, which is the first form required by any volunteer working with children or adults at risk:

Initial volunteer application form