St John the Baptist, Cookham Dean

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Safeguarding

A safeguarding message from Father Stephen

We are deeply committed to safeguarding within our churches and to
ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community. 

Both Holy Trinity and St John the Baptist have appointed Safeguarding Officers
who, together with the Ministry Team and other church leaders,
are dedicated to maintaining a safe and supportive environment. 

The Safeguarding Officer for St John the Baptist is Katherine Billinghurst who is assisted by Laura Satterley

       Click here to email our Safeguarding Officer

Our Safeguarding Policy is revisited every year by the Church Council 
and Safeguarding is a standing agenda item at each of its meetings.

Click here for our Safeguarding Policy

 All safeguarding matters are handled with sensitivity, care, and strict confidentiality
 as part of our unwavering responsibility to uphold the highest standards.

Our Safeguarding Officers are supported by the professional safeguarding team at Oxford Diocese. 
Safeguarding - Diocese of Oxford

 In June 2024 the Diocese of Oxford underwent an independent audit of its safeguarding work,
undertaken by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme,
 commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review
 of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England.

The report’s authors found the Diocese of Oxford to have ‘a solid safeguarding foundation
 delivered by its exceptionally well-led and blended Safeguarding Team’.
 The report commended what it described as a ‘safeguarding first’ philosophy and congratulated
our parishes for the sense of optimism it found on the frontline ‘where talented Parish
Safeguarding Officers (PSOs) lead by example’ and ‘collaboration is strong’.

 Read the full report and watch Bishop Steven's response here.