Safeguarding

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of Church.

If you are concerned

that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Name: Pauline Corfield
Role: Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 07517 531986
Email: paulinejunecorfield@gmail.com

Name: Julian Hodgson
Role: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Tel: 01636 817200
Email: safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org

Local Authority Social Services

Children: 0115 876 4800
Vulnerable Adults: 0300 500 8080

Promoting a safer church

House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults

Our Committments

• Promoting a safer environment and culture.
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults.
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons.
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

HELPLINES

• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
• Childline: 0800 11 11
• Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
• NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
• Samaritans: 116 123
• Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Respect Phoneline: 0808 8010 327
• National Careline: 0800 0699 784