You can view our full Statement of Safeguarding policy here.
St Mary of Bethany adopted: The Church of England Promoting a Safer Church Policy Statement, House of Bishop’s Practice Guidance, Supporting diocesan safeguarding protocols.
Safeguarding of children and adults at risk
St Mary of Bethany Church is committed to ensuring that the church is a safe and caring place for all to worship and meet as a church family safely. While safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church family it is managed by the Incumbent, Parish Safeguarding Officers, and our PCC.
We are passionate about keeping everyone in our community safe, therefore safer recruitment and safeguarding training is essential for all who work and volunteer with us.
Our aim is to always deal with any concerns diligently regarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, taking steps to ensure the safety of the people involved.
Contact us
If you believe yourself or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, dial 999 and then inform one of our safeguarding team. If you believe yourself or someone else or may be at risk of harm or in danger of abuse, please report this immediately to one of our Safeguarding team.
If you have concerns about a non-urgent situation, please do still talk to us, whether in person or via call / email. Even if you feel it is a minor matter, we’re here to support you.
We will respond to any disclosures as soon as possible and we will deal with all disclosers sensitively, aiming to support all involved in the most confidential manner possible, only sharing information within our safeguarding team and escalated to the diocesan safeguarding team and statutory services when required.
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Mark Wallace
Vicar
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Jess
Parish Safeguarding Officer
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Sarah
Parish Safeguarding Officer
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Vicki Boxall
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
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Ruth Sheldon
Associate Vicar - on leave