Safeguarding

Our parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church/policy-practice-guidance

Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 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 PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Christine Goodwin, call 01256 893115, mailto: [email protected]

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Jackie Rowlands on 01962 737317, mail to: [email protected]

If neither Safeguarding Officer is available and you need immediate advice or help Monday to Friday 6pm - 8am, or on a weekend or bank holidays, please call the Hampshire Children's Services Department out of hours service on: 0300 555 1384.

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.