Safeguarding

Our commitment

Looking after everyone’s safety

Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However, even in very happy families people can have a bad day, and even people we know and trust can upset us.

We want to help everyone have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well, and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you.

It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you, or if you are feeling worried about something that is happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding — it means they look after everyone’s safety. Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life.

The parish of Caistor with Clixby is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s). The Diocese of Lincoln’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officers. Parish safeguarding statement

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority children’s or adults’ services.