This page contains a summary of the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service Child Protection Policy. The full live policy can be viewed here.

St Peter and The Good Shepherd is committed to the child protection policies of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, to protect children and young people from neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse and to promote a safe environment for them.

The parish has a growing children’s and young peoples ministry. The parish takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people entrusted to the church’s care. Through the work of the parish child protection team, the parish works to ensure the safety of children and young people in our community.

Information for Children and Young People

Every child or young person in our Parish is important.
All adults must make sure that:

• You are treated well and with respect
• You are listened to
• You are safe

If you are unhappy, muddled, confused, worried, hurt or frightened; be that where you live or anywhere else you go we want to help.

The people you can tell are:

• Someone in your family or where you live.
• The below parish contacts

Father Geoffrey  (01622 736100)

Carol Piggott  07861 363647  bearstedsg1@safeguardrcaos.org.uk

Angela Trigg    07711 657813 bearstedsg2@safeguardrcaos.org.uk

Our St Peters PSR Policy is currently here.

Diocesan Child Protection Officer, Mary-Jane Crowley (email maryjanecrowley@rcaos.co.uk),

Safeguarding Office   safeguardingoffice@rcaos.org.uk