Safeguarding Policy
Promoting a safer church
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our Church is committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture across all aspects of church life.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
Responding promptly and fully to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
A copy of our full safeguarding policy is available at the link below. A hardcopy version can also be provided if requested.
If you have any concerns please contact one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers:
For children: Helen Jackson (07471204221; helenj@woodchesterstmarys.org)
For adults: Nick Ardagh-Walter (07484284261, nickaw@woodchesterstmarys.org)
Alternatively, you may wish to contact the diocesan safeguarding team - The Diocesan Safguarding Advisor is Melanie Biscoe and can be contacted by phone at 01452 835516 (office hours) or 07944 680320 (out of office) or by email at safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk. Or contact the National Safeguarding Team at gro.dnalgnefohcruhc@gnidraugefas.
If you would like to talk to an independent organisation please call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056 or safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk.
Click on this link for a QUICK GUIDE to ‘Responding Promptly to Every Safeguarding Concern or Allegation’ - this document is aimed mainly at the CHURCH ministry team, PCC and Members of the Congregation.