Safe Church Policy
The church of St Paul’s Norden has appointed Jane Clegg (01706 656146) as Safeguarding Officer to represent the concerns and views of children and young people at our meetings and to outside bodies.
The church of St James Ashworth has appointed David Neave (01706 350605) as Safeguarding Officer to represent the concerns and views of children and young people at our meetings and to outside bodies.
The church of St Michael’s Bamford has appointed Shelly (0770 850 1491) as Safeguarding Officer to represent the concerns and views of children and young people at our meetings and to outside bodies.
Manchester Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is Abbey Clephane who can be contacted via email AbbeyClephane-Wilson@manchester.anglican.org.
If you need to make urgent contact outside of office hours contact thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS) on 0303 003 1111.
We follow the guidance as set out by the Church of England in the Safeguarding Handbook:
Safeguarding Handbook
As a church community, we are committed to:
For children and young people
For adults who may be at risk, including those suffering domestic abuse
For all people
We are therefore committed to best practice according to the national policies and guidelines of the Church of England, in the protection of children and vulnerable people in the recruitment, training and supervision of all who exercise a pastoral ministry in responding to any allegations or complaints.
This policy is reviewed each year by the Parochial Church Council and reaffirmed at the Annual Meeting.
Because we understand
