Safeguarding
Keeping everyone safe is of paramount concern to us. Please scroll down to see our Safeguarding statement and information.
A Safe Space for All
An integral part of our church life is to ensure that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care.
Should you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:
In the Parish: Liz Stewart, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Telephone contact via Parish Office 0115 9259602
Parish Office opening times: Tuesday to Friday, 9.45am to 12.15pm
In the Southwell and Nottingham Diocese:
Julian Hodgson, Interim Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Telephone: 01636 817200
Email: safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org
Out of Hours for Children & Adults:
Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546
Nottingham City Council: 0115 876 1000
Bawtry: 01302 796 000
Church of England Safeguarding: Past Cases Review 2
The Church of England is undertaking a second review of files held in all dioceses and parishes to ensure that churches and church related activities are as safe as possible for children and vulnerable adults.
Known as the Past Cases Review 2, it aims to identify both good practice and institutional failings in the way that allegations of abuse have been handled in the past. It will also provide recommendations on how practice and processes can be improved.
Individuals who wish to make representations to the PCR2 process, or who need to come forward with information, or make any disclosures regarding church related abuse, are encouraged to make direct contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) on 01636 817200 or email safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org
However, recognising that for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the church may not feel comfortable, a dedicated telephone helpline – 0800 802020 - operated independently from the church, by the NSPCC, has been set up.
Anyone can use the helpline to provide information or to raise concerns regarding abuse within the Church of England.