Safeguarding Policy & Contacts - Promoting a Safer Church

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

Below you will see our church's Safeguarding Policy Statement with links to the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards Resources and Safeguarding e-manual.

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 or the Police without delay. 

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns

Dick Swindell, Parish Safeguarding Officer, 07882 973434, [email protected]

Safeguarding Telephone Number

07882 973434

Diocesan Safeguarding

0113 3530257, [email protected] 

Local Authority Social Services

During Office Hours: 01484 456848

Out of hours service: 01484 414933

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101

St Stephen's Safeguarding Policy August 2025, PDF

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