safeguarding

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life

The Church of England, its archbishops, bishops, clergy and leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.  At St Wilfrid’s we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously. If you have concerns about possible abuse (including allegations) please contact:

In the Parish:
Lindsey Barnes,  Parish Safeguarding Coordinator, 07973 337242, safeguarding@stwilfrids.church

George White, Vicar, 07807645583, george@stwilfrids.church

In the Diocese:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, 01636 817200, safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org
(out of hours) ring: 0303 003 1111 (option 1)

Nottingham City Council:
Children:  0115 876 4800
Vulnerable Adults:  0300 131 0300
(out of hours) 0115 876 1000

Nottinghamshire County Council:
The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub:  0300 500 8090
(out of hours)  0300 456 4546

Other:
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse): 0808 808 8141
ChildLine: 0800 1111

Police:  
Non-emergency; Telephone 101
In an emergency, respond immediately. Call 999 for the emergency services.

Consult the person to whom you are responsible e.g. leader of your group, or the Safeguarding Coordinator, or your incumbent.

Decide together whether to seek advice or to make an immediate referral.

Make a record of what happened, your concerns and your actions. Sign and date it and pass it on to the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser.

Parish Safeguardng Handbook: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/ParishSafeGuardingHandBookAugust2019Web.pdf

Diocesan Safeguarding Manual:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/promoting-a-safer-church-policy-notes.pdf

Practice Guidance to Safer Recruitment:
https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-e-manual/safer-recruitment-and-people-management-guidance