Safeguarding

PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH:

As a parish we have adopted the Blackburn Diocesan Safeguarding Policy Statement.

Our PCC has formally adopted this.

Details of our parish safeguarding officer can be found in the ‘Safeguarding in our Parish Who’s Who' or 'Safeguarding Contacts pages'.

We have also displayed the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church.

All those working with children and adults at risk have been vetted, and are undertaking safeguarding training and support.

REPORTING A CONCERN:

Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) in the first instance, who can seek further advice from Catherine Smith, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), as necessary. 

Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team. If the concern involves one of our chaplains, please also contact Catherine Smith direct. 

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