Safeguarding: for the protection of children and vulnerable adults
Introduction
Within the South Quantock Benefice, the parish churches of West Monkton, Kingston St Mary, Cheddon Fitzpaine and Broomfield take seriously their responsibility for the safeguarding and follow the safeguarding policies of the Church of England and the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Policy
Click here for our Benefice Safeguarding Policy based on recommendations laid out in Promoting A Safer Church, the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy and the Church of England Safeguarding Handbook.
Who to contact
If you wish to report safeguarding concerns or abuse in connection with our churches please feel free to contact one of our Safeguarding Officers:
Mrs Lucy Hay: 01823 451204 [email protected]
Mrs Samm Barge: [email protected]
or in their absence
The Rev’d Jim Cox : 07967 817337 [email protected]
Diocesan Safeguarding Team: Ben Goodhind: 01749588917
Email: [email protected]
https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/parish-support/safeguarding/reporting-concerns-or-abuse/
Concerned about a child or vulnerable adult?
Where there is immediate risk to a child, young person or vulnerable adult you should contact the Police on 999 or 111.
Other Contacts
Local Authority Social Care Service: 0300 123 2224
out of hours: 0300 123 23 27 (children);
01823 368244 (Adults Mental Health).
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (24 hours).
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)