St. John the Baptist/Safeguarding
St. John the Baptist Church, Greatham is committed to safeguarding the welfare of everyone we welcome. This includes all children, young people and adults.
It's our priority that safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. The aim is to ensure a safe environment for everyone who wishes to worship, visit or contribute to any of the Churches services and activities.
Church of England
We fully endorse the Church of England’s safeguarding policy statement ‘Promoting a safer Church’ which asserts:
“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.”
Safeguarding training
We require that everyone who carries out activities on behalf of the the Church is fully equipped and trained in the Church of England Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Safeguarding training is key in preventing abuse from happening, protecting those who are vulnerable or at risk, and we aim to respond well to those who contact us with safeguarding concerns.
To access and find out more about Safeguarding training, please click on the link below:
Contacts
If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical attention contact the emergency services on 999.
St. John the Baptist Church Safeguarding Officer:
Keith Wilkinson (07307184000).
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:
Beth Miller (07968034075)
Email: beth.miller@durham.anglican.org
For more information, follow the link below:
Safeguarding - Diocese of Durham (durhamdiocese.org)
National Church Safeguarding:
Email: safeguarding@churchofengland.org
For more information, follow the link below:
A Safer Church | The Church of England
Contact your local police force by dialling 101 or your local children’s or adult services
Our Safeguarding policies & Procedures
Parish Safeguarding policy statement
St. John the Baptist Church parish safeguarding Policies
CofE Parish Safeguarding policy Handbook
Church of England Parish Safeguarding handbook
Online and social media policy document
St John the Baptist Church Online Activity and Social Media Guidance.pdf
Photography Policy document
