The Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s, Dalton-le-Dale is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and can be found on a “Safeguarding” tab at the bottom of this page or also on the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Andrew’s Church, Dalton-le-Dale please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Carol Maddison on 07733090931

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Beth Miller – who can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

email: [email protected] or [email protected]

mobile: 07968 034075

or concern can be raised with the local Police on 0345 606 0365 or Durham County Council – Children and Adult Services - First Contact - on 03000 267 979.