Safeguarding

We have a duty of care to all people who are part of our church community regardless of age, ability, status, gender and ethnicity who may be at risk of harm. Everyone connected with the life of St. James’ Church has a role in promoting a safer Church for all.

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For further safeguarding information please see our policy statement:​

• St. James Safeguarding Policy

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Additional resources are available from the following external links:

• ​Church of England Safeguarding

  • Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement for Children, Young People and Adults

  • Promoting a Safer Church, House of Bishops policy statement (2017)​

  • Safer Environments for Churches

  • Key Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance

• Diocese of Winchester Safeguarding

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Who to contact:

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If you have a safeguarding issue or enquiry please contact the St. James' Safeguarding Officer who will deal with your issue confidentially, either by:

Telephone on 07476 047796 or Email safeguardingofficer@stjamespokesdown.co.uk​

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Jackie Rowlands is the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager who can be contacted on Jackie.Rowlands@winchester.anglican.org.

 

A list of national and local helplines can be found here.

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