We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for The Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind:
[email protected] Tel 01749 588917. Out of hours emergency cover is available from 5pm-midnight, 7am-9am (Mon-Fri), 7am to midnight (Sat & Sun) and bank holidays. Call them on 0303 003 111.
The parish of Pen Selwood is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer Alanna Loder-Symonds, Tel: 07932 622511, email: [email protected].

The Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind: [email protected] Tel 01749 588917. Out of hours emergency cover is available from 5pm-midnight, 7am-9am (Mon-Fri), 7am to midnight (Sat & Sun) and bank holidays. Call them on 0303 003 111.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

If necessary please report the matter to Somerset County Council Social Services, Tel 0300 123 2224. Alternatively if you have concerns about a child or young person you may contact Childline on 0800 1111. If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police by dialling 999.