Safeguarding

We are committed 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 (PSO) supported by the clergy and churchwarden. The Diocese of Worcester's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone please contact the police and your local authority's Children or Adult Services.

St David's and St Clement's churches have adopted the Church of England's current policy "Promoting a Safer Church" as their own safeguarding policy statement. This is available on-line at 

https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf

Useful contacts:

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Hilary Higton, tel: 07495 060869, 

email: [email protected]

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Peter Yates and the Vicar is Rev'd Sarah Cottrill. They can all be contacted via email at [email protected]