Safeguarding policy & practice

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk of harm.

Our churches' safeguarding policies and practices follow and are consistent with the Church of England Bishops' 'Promoting a Safer Church 2017', 'Protecting All God's Children' (4th edition, 2010), and 'Safer Recruitment Policy 2013' (Church of England and Methodist Church).

WHO TO CONTACT WHERE THERE IS WORRY ABOUT A CHILD OR ADULT

Office hours:  Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm    

Lesley Palmer      01327 264374 OR  The Revd. Paul Trathen    01327 260204

Out of office:     Lesley Palmer  01327 264374 or 07941 328535

If a child or adult is in serious danger, then phone 999 / 101

In the event of any other safeguarding concern then please contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for your area, which is Northants MASH: 01604 626938

Other useful numbers:

Childline: 0800 1111

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Samaritans Helpline: 08457 90 90 90

Thirtyone:eight: 0303 003 11 11

 If any of these options are taken, then please email the details to Safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or call 01733 887000