Safeguarding at St Mary and All Saints' Church is taken seriously. The overall responsibility for safeguarding here lies with the PCC who have appointed Hazel Wiltshire as their Safeguarding Officer. At the moment Hazel is indisposed so her duties as our safeguarding officer have been taken on by church warden Sheila Jones. You will find her contact details at the foot of this article.

Each year the PCC update their safeguarding policy  in line with guidance issued by the Guildford Diocese. The policy and procedures can be found on the church notice board.

The Diocesan Website www.cofeguildford.org.uk/safeguarding policy sets out the policies and procedures, with the Church of England’s commitment to making church a safer place for all. Details of the publication ‘Parish Safeguarding Handbook’ are also there,

Safeguarding covers both child protection and vulnerable adult protection. All volunteers who regularly work, train or supervise anyone in these groups is requested to complete a DBS check along with a confidential declaration- the latter is renewed every three years.

Child protection and vulnerable adult awareness training is regularly offered in conjunction with Guildford Diocese for all volunteers and for members of the PCC.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, in Hazel's absence please contact Sheila Jones on 01483 200204 or via email at [email protected]