Promoting a Safer Church
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church. There is an ongoing culture of vigilance at St John's and any causes for concern are raised immediately.
Our Commitments:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegation of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk
Safeguarding policy and procedures are accessible to everyone in church and all of our workers have undergone safeguarding training.
The designated Safeguarding Coordinator is Jan Ratcliffe - email: [email protected] tel: 07734 695117
SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS
Vicar - Revd Carol Schofield 07875 660379
Safeguarding Coordinator Jan Ratcliffe. 07734 695117
Children’s Mentor Janet Matley. 07528 386771
Vulnerable Adults Representative Marjorie Johnston 0161 339 4393
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Abbey Clephane-Wilson [email protected] 0161 828 1451 / 07436 589606
Safeguarding Helpline 0303 003 111 The helpline will be staffed by the 31:8 - an independent safeguarding charity - and is available 7 days a week. Calls will be handled sensitively and confidentially.
NSPCC Hotline0808 800 5000 or [email protected]
NSPCC Childline 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk
Tameside Children’s Safeguarding Board:
Mon – Fri Office hours 0161 342 4101
Out of hours 0161 342 2222
Tameside Adults’ Safeguarding Board:
Mon – Fri Office hours 0161 342 2400
Out of hours 0161 342 2222
If the situation is dangerous for a child, young person or adult at risk, dial 999 ask for POLICE