Safeguarding contacts
Julie Spencer
St Joseph's Safeguarding Representative
St Joseph's, Leicester
Martina Guedes
Sacred Heart & St Margaret Mary Safeguarding Representative
Sacred Heart, Leicester
Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces is a free, confidential and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse or harm by a person in the Catholic Church. Available Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) sets the national framework for safeguarding across Catholic organisations in England and Wales. www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
Diocese Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Our commitment
The Diocese of Nottingham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults in every parish, school and ministry under its care. We follow the national framework published by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) and expect every parish to apply these standards consistently.
Principles
- Every person has a right to be safe, respected and heard.
- Concerns are always taken seriously and reported promptly.
- Clergy, staff and volunteers are recruited safely and trained appropriately.
- Records are kept confidentially and retained in line with national guidance.
If you have a concern
If you or someone you know has been harmed, or you are worried about the behaviour of a person in a Church role, please speak to the Parish Safeguarding Representative (listed on each parish site) or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator directly.
Nottingham Diocesan Safeguarding Office
- Telephone: 0115 953 9841
- Email: safeguarding@dioceseofnottingham.uk
- In an emergency always call 999 or contact the police on 101.
Reporting to the statutory authorities
Any allegation that a child or adult has been harmed, or is at risk of harm, will be referred without delay to the police and to children's or adult's social care services. The Diocese co-operates fully with any statutory investigation.
Review
This policy is reviewed annually by the Diocesan Trustees and updated to reflect guidance issued by the CSSA and the Charity Commission.
Safeguarding
The Parish of Holy Family is committed to safeguarding all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We follow the policies and procedures of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) and the Diocese of Nottingham.
Our Commitment
Everyone who participates in the life of our parish has the right to do so in a safe environment. We are committed to creating an environment where all people, especially children and vulnerable adults, are respected and safe from harm.
How to Raise a Concern
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact one of our parish safeguarding representatives listed below, or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator.
Parish office