The Benefice of Highnam, Tibberton with Rudford and Taynton and the Parish of Minsterworth takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously.

SAFEGUARDING

At Highnam Church we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
We have adopted the national Church of England’s procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding

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. If the risk is immediate, call 999 and ask for the Police without delay.

LOCAL CONTACTS TO SPEAK TO IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS
Safeguarding Officer for Highnam Church
Jean Dawes Tel: 01452 411448 Email: [email protected]
Priest in Charge of Highnam
Rev. Heather de Gruyther Tel: 01452 942173 email: [email protected]

Diocese of Gloucester Safeguarding Officers
Tel: 01452 835516 (Office hours) / 07944 680320 (Out of hours Mon-Fri) Email:[email protected]
Out of hours: Phone cover for advice/guidance over weekends and bank holidays is provided by the thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111
Further information about safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese of Gloucester is available at
www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding/

OTHER CONTACTS
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141

To contact someone about safeguarding