Stocksfield Church of England is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm in all its parishes, buildings and activities. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Judy Buksmann. Our Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Jill Thirlaway, who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the parish PSO, Judy Buksmann or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Jill Thirlaway.

Newcastle diocese safeguarding information is available here: https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/
Stocksfield Church of England safeguarding contacts and policy are found here: https://www.stocksfieldchurchofengland.org/safeguarding

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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