At Bath Abbey we are committed to the safety of all our members and take safeguarding seriously. All of our Clergy, staff and volunteers who are in contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults have undergone DBS (Disclosure and Barring System) checks.
We adopt the House of Bishops’ National Safeguarding Policies and Practice, and each new PCC, as one of its first actions, adopts the Diocesan Safeguarding Policy as that for the Abbey. Details of these are available below:
- Church of England – Promoting a Safer Church Booklet
- Church of England Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance
- Diocese of Bath and Wells Safeguarding Pages
We work with the Diocesan Safeguarding team, statutory bodies and other agencies to foster and deliver best practice within our community, and have a Safeguarding policy which is reviewed and signed off annually by the PCC.
We are committed to:
- The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry of, all children, young people and adults
- The safeguarding and protection of all children and adults
- The establishment of a safe, caring community which provides an environment where there is a culture of informed vigilance regarding the dangers of abuse, and where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and find support
- The promotion of best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse
In all principles we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.