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 Safeguarding  


Frant and Eridge Parish Office 
01892 752261
office@frantanderidgechurches.org.uk



What’s it all about?  

Here at St Alban's, Frant (and at Holy Trinity, Eridge, too) we are committed to providing the highest standard of care regarding the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We do this in accordance with national safeguarding legislation and strict Diocesan guidance. 
We have set up policies (see below) and guidelines to enable us to promote safer practices in all church activities. 
We also seek to ensure that safer recruitment practice is followed in relation to all volunteers and paid staff.  This includes running DBS checks for everyone who offers to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults on a regular basis and/or who has an overall responsibility, in any capacity, for the work we do with children and young people and visiting vulnerable adults. 

As part of our safeguarding practice, the churches have a Parish Safeguarding Officer, Roo Froud. Any queries or concerns regarding safeguarding can be directed to them, contact details below.

The following links will take you to websites which contain information and advice that you may need:
 
 
  • If you are a child and you need to talk to someone about things that are happening to you that you don’t like, please click on this link which takes you the Childline website, or telephone Childline on 0800 1111, or type this web address into your browser:   https://www.childline.org.uk/
  • If you are an adult and you need to access support about something that is happening to you, please click on this link (or type this web address into your browser:   https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/Ihavebeenabused/) to find out how you can do that. Scroll down to find links to various support organisations for you to contact.
  • If you need to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, please click on this link. (or type this web address into your browser:   https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/contacttheteam/)
  • If you need to report a safeguarding concern to the statutory authorities in Sussex, please click on this link, (or type this web address into your browser:  https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/whatdoidoif/) click on the option on the left that most describes the situation you are concerned about, and follow the advice and further links you find there. Please remember to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as well once you have contacted the statutory authorities.
 

  

In addition, the following organisations will be able to offer you advice in respect of any concerns that you may have.

NSPCC:                                         Phone:  0808 800 5000     or   go to their website:  
                                                           www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/report-abuse/

Kidscape:                                      Phone:  020 7730 3300     or   go to their website:  
                                                            www.kidscape.org.uk

East Sussex Social Services:     Phone:  01323 464222     or   go to their website:  
                        www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/worried-about-a-child/

thirtyone:eight:                        Phone:  0303 003 1111 (then option 2)   or  go to their website: 
                                                            www.thirtyoneeight.org/get-help/helpline/

 

[ “thirtyone:eight” is the new name for the Churches Child Protection
Advisory Service (CCPAS). 
    The new name is derived from the Biblical reference: 
    “Speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who
      are vulnerable.”                                        Proverbs 31 : 8  (CEB) ] 

 

Parish Safeguarding Officer

Roo Froud
07895 907016  
 
Our various policies and guidelines are incorporated in the following documents:
 

 



 

 

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Hello

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.

Click here to see more.
Visitors click here

Planning your Visit

A Warm hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.
 

Our Service

The main service in Frant is 9.30am -10.30am.

Reverend Brendan opens the service and there is a mix of bible readings, sermons, prayer, and singing. 

Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

Church Building

What can children do?


We have a fantastic programme for children aged 0–14.... and our very own Festival Church.

Morning service:

Children stay with the grown-up for the first part of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together.  The speaker will make it clear when and where children need to go for their programmes.  You do not need to go with your children unless they are pre-school age.  The children will have great fun playing games, and learning about God in a way that is tailored to their age group

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

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Festival church - 4-5pm in the Rectory paddock (next door to the church)

This is an all-ages service held outside in our brand new tipi. Bring a chair, grab a thermos/drink/snack and join us for live music, teaching, discussion, and prayers.No need to book adults, just come along.


Festival church kids

This is our Forest School style Sunday School,with Bible stories around the fire, discussion, songs, woodland crafts and more. 
It is run by trained Forest School (level 3) practitioners. Spaces are limited for all children, so you will need to sign up your child.
Click below to contact Ed Pascoe our Youth and Children's Co-ordinator,

 

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

 
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

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Ed Pascoe    
Youth and Children's Co-ordinator

frantyouth@gmail.com		    
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best wishes

Frant Church