Parish Contacts and Safeguarding

This parish is committed wholeheartedly to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops Guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Leeds's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. 

The Policy Statement on Safeguarding in the Church ("A Safer Church") has been adopted by Saint Paul's Church Monk Bretton.

Each person who works within the church agrees to abide by the recommendations and guidelines, and the church has appointed Miss Emma Rees-Johns as the Parish Safeguarding Officer. She was appointed on 14th March 2023.

The application of the policy is reviewed each year and a report provided by the Parish Safeguarding Officer to the Parochial Church Council.

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

Mrs Daphne Woffinden Tel 07885442001  Email: [email protected]

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: 

Miss Emma Rees-Johns 

Email:[email protected]                                                                    

CHURCHWARDENS:

Mrs Lynda Brown Tel 01226 234124   

Mr Gavin Logan Tel 07901 229251                                                                                  

National Numbers for Reporting Safeguarding Concerns:                                                

Childline Number 0800 1111

Parentline Plus 0808 800222

Local Social Services Team

Children (working hours) 01226 438831 (out of hours) 0844 9841800

Adults (working hours) 01226 775656 (out of hours) 0844 9841800