North Newnton: St James'

Promoting a safer Church

Safeguarding in The Vale of Pewsey Team of Churches

The Vale of Pewsey Team of Churches takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury and other agencies to ensure we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

Our Team of Churches and Parish have adopted the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults which can be downloaded from www.valeofpewsey.org/safeguarding

If you are concerned that someone is at risk of harm, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please contact anyone named on our updated policy at https://www.valeofpewsey.org/safeguarding

Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org to speak to a caseworker or Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor about any safeguarding concerns or ongoing cases.

Or call 01722 438651 and press option 3. More details at https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/safeguarding/

If your query is urgent or out of hours (5pm Friday to 10pm Sunday), you can contact thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.

If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency.

You can also contact the Local Authority Social Services refer to Children and Young People on www.wiltshire.gov.uk www.wiltshire.gov.uk/children-young-people ,

Contact their Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) or Integrated Front Door (IFD) on 0300 4560108 , 8.45am - 5pm, Monday - Thursday and 8.45am - 4pm Friday. Out of Hours 0300 456 0100

For less urgent enquiries, email Integratedfrontdoor@wiltshire.gov.uk

North Newnton: St James'

Updated safeguarding policy for Vale of Pewsey