Safeguarding Policy

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. Leonard's, Marston Green is committed to the Diocese of Birmingham's safeguarding principles and policies. We always seek to adopt the latest policy, last updated in 2025.

And we are commited to:

• The care, nurture of and respectful pastoral ministry with all children and adults.
• The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable.
• The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where there is a culture of informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.

We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with safe recruitment principles, as defined by relevant legislation and the Church of England policies.

The parish ensures that all those authorised to work with children:

• are appropriately recruited according to safe recruitment practice
• are trained and supported

The parish also ensures that:

• There is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children undertaken in the name of the parish
• The implementation of the safeguarding policy, its procedures and good practice are reviewed at least annually

Our Parish Safeguarding Coordinator is Louise Alexander. Louise ensures all of the PCC, the Pastoral Visiting Team and anyone else eligible receives training and a DBS check via our DBS Identity Verifier. Louise updates us at each PCC meeting regarding the latest training and information.

If anyone believes a child, young person or vulnerable adult is at risk.
Please contact either:

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