SAFEGUARDING

SAFEGUARDING

Everyone has value. Everyone should be safe.

At Nomad, we believe every person has value and dignity because they are created in God’s image.

We are committed to creating communities where people are welcomed, valued, listened to and protected from harm.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone involved in the life of the Church, and is essential to the ministry and mission of the Church.

OUR COMMITMENT

Nomad is committed to good safeguarding practice and to creating a culture where everyone takes responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We operate within the safeguarding framework of the Church of England and the Diocese of Norwich, working according to their policies, guidance and best practice.

This includes:

  • Safer recruitment, including appropriate references, safeguarding checks and DBS checks where required.

  • Safeguarding training, support and supervision for Nomad leaders.

  • Working closely with local churches and their Parish Safeguarding Officers.

  • Ensuring gatherings are planned and led in ways that promote safety and wellbeing.

  • Clear roles and responsibilities for leaders, appropriate risk assessments and safe environments.

  • Taking concerns, allegations and disclosures seriously and responding without delay.

  • Challenging abuse of power and unsafe or unhealthy behaviour.

All recruited Nomads are over the age of 18.

WORKING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility between Nomad and the local church.

Where Nomad works with a local church, youth and children's activities come under the safeguarding policy and procedures of that church.

Before activities or gatherings take place, Nomad leaders work with the appropriate person in the local church to understand and follow their safeguarding arrangements, including who is responsible for safeguarding and how concerns should be reported.

Nomad does not replace or operate separately from the local church's safeguarding arrangements.

RESPONDING TO CONCERNS

If a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure arises, we will take it seriously and respond without delay.

Concerns will be passed through the appropriate safeguarding channels rather than being dealt with informally by Nomad leaders. Nomad will also seek advice from the Diocese of Norwich safeguarding team and cooperate fully with any safeguarding process or investigation.

If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, call 999.

REPORTING A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN

If you have a safeguarding concern, allegation or suspicion of abuse regarding a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please contact the Diocese of Norwich safeguarding team.

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Sue Brice
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Peter Sayer
Email: safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
Telephone: 01603 882345

If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, call 999 without delay.

Other contacts

Norfolk and Suffolk Constabulary: 101
Norfolk County Council: 0344 800 8020
Suffolk Social Services: 0345 606 1499
Safe Spaces: 0300 303 1056
Childline: 0800 1111
NSPCC: 0800 800 5000

Support and Oversight

Nomad is supported by the Diocese of Norwich and an Oversight Group that provides strategic direction, accountability and governance. This partnership helps ensure that Nomad is well supported, sustainable and equipped to serve Anglican churches across Norfolk and Waveney.

The Diocese provides wider organisational support, including finance, HR, safer recruitment and safeguarding guidance. This enables Nomad practitioners to focus on what matters most: equipping and releasing young people to become confident, committed disciples of Jesus within their local churches and communities.

Through this shared support and oversight, we want to see more young people encounter Jesus, grow in faith and play an active role in the life and mission of the Church.