KEEPING SAFE

Most of the time at church we are like a big and happy family. However there are times even in happy families where people can have a bad day and even people we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have a good day all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you.

It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyones safety. The people who can help you are:

Our VICAR (Jim Prestwood - who can be contacted on 01522 536451 or by email at [email protected]

Our Safeguarding Officer (Jess Bellshaw) who can be contacted at [email protected]

The on-duty Safeguarding Team Member on 07908 893529

Alternatively if you would like to speak to someone outside of St. Swithin’s, you can talk to:

The Lincoln Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Deborah Johnson) during office hours on 01522 504081

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team by e-mail at [email protected]

Further contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be found here.There is also information there about other places where you can get help or advice.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">All leaders of activities involving children, young people or vulnerable adults are DBS checked and appropriately trained. They are required to operate within the terms of our Parish safeguarding handbook.</span>