This states:

"The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all."

We have also adopted the Principles of the House of Bishops on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk who enter St Laurence's which is based on the following six overarching policy commitments:

• Promoting a safer environment and culture
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The PCC of this church has appointment Melissa Fitzpatrick as our Church Designated Safeguarding Office (CSO).

Church of England Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance

Church of England Parish Safeguarding Handbook

Diocese of London Safeguarding Policy

Diocese of London Safeguarding related information and contacts

If you have a safeguarding concern:

The first person to speak to is our Safeguarding Office, Melissa Fitzpatrick, if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult. Please email STLchurch@gmx.co.uk to get in touch.