Safeguarding
Our parish of Bradfield, St Nicholas is strongly committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Naomi Marples.
Safeguarding is about creating and sustaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It involves:
- promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults,
- working to prevent abuse from occurring,
- seeking to protect those that are at risk of being abused, and
- responding well to those that have been abused.
The Diocese of Sheffield’s safeguarding pages contain further links and information about the Church of England and safeguarding. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Naomi Marples ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor ([email protected]). If you have immediate concerns about someone's safety, please contact the police or call the emergency services on 999.
Useful Contacts
Bradfield Church:- Parish Safeguarding Officer Naomi Marples: 07557 880513, [email protected]
- Priest-in-Charge and Oversight Minister Will Gowers: 07354 887660, [email protected]
Diocese of Sheffield:
- Sheffield Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Siân Checkley: 07741 013 775, [email protected]
- Assistant Safeguarding Officer Elina Pentilla: 07871 796 682, [email protected]
- Assistant Safeguarding Officer Rachel Tankard: 07874 859 062, [email protected]
Outside of the Church:
- Childline 0800 1111
- NSPCC 0808 800 500
- Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 808 2241