SAFEGUARDING

The Parish of South Thornaby is a part of the Diocese of York in the Church of England, whose Archbishops, Bishops, clergy and leaders are absolutely committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.

The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play.

The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.

Although safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone here at South Thornaby Parish; Tracey Pitelen is our designated Safeguarding Lead and can be contacted about any safeguarding matter on 01642 605388. You can also speak to our Vicar, Fr Tom Bates-Bourne, on 07540250720 or leave an email via [email protected]

Useful links and numbers:

More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

More information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of can be found here: https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding

Statutory agencies:

For Children

STOCKTON ON TEES Local Authority Office Hours 01642 130080

STOCKTON ON TEES Local Authority Out of Hours 01642 524552

For Adults

STOCKTON ON TEES Social Care 01642 527764

If someone is in immediate danger, please call the police on 101 or 999 if it is an emergency.

Childline 0800 1111

See also the link to national safeguarding information at the bottom of every page of 'A Church Near You'