Every human being has a value and dignity which we as Catholics acknowledge as coming
directly from God’s creation of male and female in his own image and likeness. We believe
therefore that all people should be valued, supported, and protected from harm and have a
zero-tolerance approach to all abuse, recognising the possible escalation of low-level
concerns into more serious incidents if not addressed.
Our parish is committed to the policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales to report
to the statutory authorities all allegations of abuse made against those working in the name
of the Church, regardless of whether the allegations or concerns relate to a person’s
behaviour in relation to their role within the Church or another setting
It is also the policy to report to statutory authorities where a child or an adult is at immediate
risk of harm, or there is concern that a child is suffering or is likely to be suffering from
significant harm, from somebody who does not hold a role within the Church.
Further information in relation to National Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance,
established by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency, which the Northampton Diocese
adheres to, as part of the ‘One Church Approach’ to safeguarding can be located using
https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/resources/national-safeguarding-policy/
In addition, the Diocese and our parish is committed to achieving compliance with the
National Safeguarding Standards for the safeguarding and protection of children, and adults
who may be vulnerable or at risk and can be accessed using
https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/resources/the-eight-national-safeguardingstandards/
The Catholic Diocese
of Northampton
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Dated: 29.06.26