Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Here at St Bartholomew's we take very seriously the safeguarding of children, young people and adults who are vulnerable in our community.

We promote an open and safe environment at our Churches for our work with children, young people and adults. We provide and promote training and support for the volunteers who provide care for these groups in our Church.

Annually we review and approve our safeguarding procedures. A signed copy of our policy for this year can be found on our noticeboard in the Church as can the policy statement from the Church of England “Promoting a Safer Church”

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leeds’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 Sarah Shipman 01423 340515 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Narinda Lyon 0113 353 0256. 

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.