Safeguarding

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist, Low Dinsdale, is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has as safeguarding policy statement (attached), and has adopted the Durham Diocesan Safeguarding Policy, which is in turn based on the policy statement of the Church of England, Promoting a Safer Church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text can be found here.

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St John the Baptist, Low Dinsdale, please contact either

• the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Susan Maxey, on 07779 264155

• the Parish Priest, Revd Anthony Smith, on 01325 262122, 07396 707440, [email protected]

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller - she can be contacted as follows:

• Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

• Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

• Mobile: 07968 034075

For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages.