Safeguarding

Our Commitment

ReBorne is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of children and vulnerable adults and ensuring their well-being within our Church community. We recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and adults.

We are committed to the implementation of our safeguarding policy and procedures developed in association with Thirtyone Eight and in line with relevant statutory legislation and guidelines for the well-being and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We Recognise

Dorset and Somerset Social Services have lead responsibility for investigating all allegations or suspicions of abuse where there are concerns about a child
Where an allegation suggests that a criminal offence may have been committed then the police should be contacted as a matter of urgency
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

Trustees and leaders will review this statement and our policy and procedures annually

If you have any concerns for a child or adult with care and support needs then speak to one of the following who have been approved as safeguarding co-ordinators for this place of worship / organisation.

Designated Lead - Yvonne Bright 07975755031

Trustee Safeguarding Lead - Sally Park 07984889577

This policy applies to the entire workforce paid or voluntary

Click Here for our Safeguarding Policy (Updated October 2023)

Useful numbers

Dorset
Emergency Duty Team Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub - 01202 228866 / Adults - 01305 858250
Out of hours emergency duty team - 01202 657279

Somerset
Children’s and Adult Social Care - 0300 1232224
Emergency Duty Team - 0300 1232327
Adults and Mental Health out of hours - 01823 368244

Childline - 0800 1111

NSPCC - 0808 800 5000