Safeguarding

St Mary and St Peter's is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

You can find more information about safeguarding here:

Church of England Safeguarding Website

Diocese of Durham Safeguarding Website

The Church of England’s policies are available here:

‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Document

‘Parish Safeguarding Handbook’

Durham Diocese's Safeguarding Policy is available here:

Diocesan Safeguarding Policy

St Mary and St Peter's Safeguarding Policy is available here:

St Mary and St Peter's Safeguarding Policy

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with either Rev. Katherine (Vicar), Rev. Susan (Parish Safeguarding Officer) or our Dioscean Safeguarding Officer Beth Miller, if you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding.

Rev. Katherine Bagnall (Vicar): [email protected]

Rev. Susan Sweeting (Parish Safeguarding Officer): [email protected]

Beth Miller (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer): [email protected]