Safeguarding
Promoting
A Safer Church
Safeguarding across the Churches of Sherwood Forest
The care and protection of children, young people and adults in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church, this is done by Promoting a Safer Church.
Pete Edwards
Safeguarding Officer for the
Churches of Sherwood Forest
a message from the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham
SAFEGUARDING ACROSS THE CHURCHES OF SHERWOOD FOREST
The care and protection of children, young people and adults in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church, this is done by Promoting a Safer Church.
The Safeguarding Officer across the Churches of Sherwood Forest is:
Pete Edwards
Tel: 07754 567043
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted on:
Tel: 01636 817200 (office hours)
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED
That someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
CONTACTS
Local contacts are available to speak to if you have any concerns
Pete Edwards
Safeguarding Officer for the Churches of Sherwood Forest
Tel: 07754 567043
Email: safeguarding@churchesofsherwood.org
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Tel: 01636 817200 (office hours)
Email: safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org
Web: https://southwell.anglican.org/contact-safeguarding-form
Local Authority Social Services
Mash
Tel: 0300 500 80 90
House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people & adults
OUR COMMITMENTS
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk
HELPLINES
NSPPC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop it Now: 0808 100 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8088 8141
IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999
