Safeguarding At Waypoint Church, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where children, young people and adults can grow, belong and explore faith with confidence.
We believe that every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and care. We are committed to promoting the welfare of everyone who engages with the life of our church and take all safeguarding concerns seriously.
If you have a safeguarding concern, or if someone is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services by calling 999.
Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Dan Kelsey
📧 dankelsey@waypointchurch.co.uk
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Debbie Kelsey
📧 debbiekelsey@waypointchurch.co.uk
If you have any safeguarding concerns or would like to speak to a member of the safeguarding team, please contact the DSL or DDSL using the details above.
Our Safeguarding Policies
The following safeguarding policies are available to view:
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Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
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Adult Safeguarding Policy
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Safeguarding Individuals with Additional Needs and Disabilities Policy
Reporting Concerns Procedure
Our Reporting Concerns Procedure explains how Waypoint Church staff and volunteers recognise, respond to, record, report and manage safeguarding concerns. It also outlines how safeguarding information is handled, stored and shared appropriately and confidentially.
If you are a safeguarding professional, partner organisation, or would like to request a copy of this procedure, please email dankelsey@waypointchurch.co.uk.
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
If you have a safeguarding concern and are not a member of the Waypoint Church staff or volunteer team, please contact our safeguarding team using the details above. We will provide you with access to the Waypoint Church Safeguarding Record of Concern and guide you through the reporting process if needed.
We regularly review our safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they remain consistent with current legislation, guidance and best practice, helping us provide a safe environment for everyone.