Safeguarding
St Mary the Virgin is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You can find more information about safeguarding here:
Church of England Safeguarding Website
Diocese of Durham Safeguarding Website
The Church of England’s policies are available here:
‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Document
‘Parish Safeguarding Handbook’
Durham Diocese's Safeguarding Policy is available here:
St Mary the Virgin's Safeguarding Policy is available here:
St Mary the Virgin's Safeguarding Policy
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with either Fr James (Rector), Mrs Carole Dixon (Parish Safeguarding Officer) or our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Beth Miller, if you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding.
Fr James Scott (Rector): [email protected]
Mrs Carole Dixon (Parish Safeguarding Officer):
Beth Miller (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer): [email protected]