Safeguarding
St James follows the House of Bishops guidance and polices.
We are committed to
Promoting a safer environment and culture. Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church. Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation. Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons. Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
We have a Parish Safeguarding officer who should be contacted if you have any concerns regarding the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Alternatively you can contact the vicar.
Liz Grundy (PSO) Tel 07811 926365, email [email protected]
Alison Fulford (Vicar) email [email protected]
Or contact the diocese safeguarding team
Email [email protected] monitored 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday
Tel - 01928 718834 ext 259. Monitored 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday.
For out-of-hours safeguarding advice, ring the diocese partner thirtyone-eight by phone on 0303 003 1111
If you have an urgent concern please ring 999.
USEFUL HELPLINES
NSPCC : 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop it Now: O808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives : 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Respect Phoneline 0808 8010 327
National Careline 0800 0699 784
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00-21:00
Saturdays: 09:00-13:00
Sundays: 13:00-17:00
Safe Spaces is delivered by – First Light
If you would like to better understand Safeguarding concerns and how an individual can recognise and respond to any concerns they may have. Please get in touch with our PSO who could offer basic training in safeguarding to help broaden your knowledge and understanding in this area.
It is every Christians responsibility to care for God's children.
Below you can download our Safeguarding policy and a letter from Bishop Mark following the resignation of the Archbishop.