Safeguarding
At All Saints we are committed to the safety of all our members and take Safeguarding seriously. The welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is of paramount importance to us and we aim to do everything that we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend Services and activities.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding or on the Safeguarding pages of the Chelmsford Diocese www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding.
If you have any concerns about the possible abuse of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please contact 07919256617 or SafeguardingAshdon [at] gmail.com
"Statement from Bishop Robert, Lead Bishop for Safeguarding [Uploaded 07 06 26]
Safeguarding in the Church of England is not simply about compliance with guidance or completing the right forms. It is about people and for those of us who seek to follow Jesus, it is about how we live our faith. It’s Not Just Policy, It’s Personal is a timely reminder that at the heart of every safeguarding concern is a human being who has taken a brave and often costly step in speaking about harm.
The Makin Report has rightly challenged us to be confident that abuse, whether current or non‑recent, is being recognised, reported and responded to well. That confidence is built not only through clear processes, but through the quality of our human response when someone discloses a concern. How we listen, how we explain what will happen next, and how carefully we handle what is shared can make a profound difference to whether people feel believed, respected and protected.
The four Rs - Recognise, Respond, Record and Refer - are not tick‑boxes. They are a framework that helps us act justly and compassionately, ensuring that concerns are taken seriously and passed to those who can help keep people safe. Doing this well serves both the person at the centre of the disclosure and the wider community.
I commend this campaign and its resources to dioceses, parishes and all church officers. I hope they will support us all to approach safeguarding disclosures with clarity, care and courage, so that our practice reflects not only our policies, but our Christian commitment to dignity, truth and protection for all".
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You can also contact the following organisations who offer excellent confidential support for those with concerns regarding abuse:
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation: 0800 1000 900
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre: 0370 496 7622
Woman’s Aid and Refuge Crisis National Helpline: 0808 2000 247