Safeguarding
Policies, Procedures, Help Contacts

We have adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Diocese of Winchester.
Safeguarding - Diocese of Winchester

What are we committed to?

the safeguarding of all children, young people and vulnerable adults
carefully selecting and training paid and voluntary staff who might come into contact with children or vulnerable adults, using the Disclosure and Barring Service amongst other tools, to check their suitability
responding without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed
cooperating fully with the police, local authority and any other appropriate statutory body in any investigation
ministering appropriately to anyone, child or adult, who has experienced abuse
extending pastoral care to those known to have offended against children or vulnerable adults whilst ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from them

Full details may be found in our Safeguarding Policy.

Immediate Risk: If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, contact the Police on 999.
Registering a Concern: Contact the diocese at safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org or on 01962 737317.
Out of Hours Service: If you need immediate advice or help on Monday to Friday 6pm – 8am or on weekend and Bank Holidays, call 0300 555 1373.

Any child wishing to talk about a problem can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
Any parent or carer wishing to talk about parenting problems can contact Family Lives on 0808 800 2222.
Details of additional local contacts and national helplines can be found in our Promoting a Safer Church leaflet.