We take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously. Safeguarding is a standing agenda item at PCC meetings, and we seek to ensure that members of our congregation receive the safeguarding training and information they need.
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mark Tubey.
Parish Safeguarding Policy
Our safeguarding policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and follow the guidance of the Diocese of Bristol.
If You Have a Safeguarding Concern
If a child, young person, or adult has shared a concern with you, or you have seen or heard something of concern:
If the situation is urgent
If there is an immediate risk of harm, contact the police on 101 or 999 as appropriate, or contact the Local Authority safeguarding teams.
Swindon Borough Council – Children’s Safeguarding Team
01793 466903 (Monday to Friday)
01793 436699 (Out of hours / weekends)
Swindon Borough Council – Adult Safeguarding Team
01793 463555 (Monday to Friday)
01793 436699 (Out of hours / weekends)
Once advice has been sought and the situation is safe, inform the Parish Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible and provide a written record of the concern and actions taken.
If the concern relates to the Parish Safeguarding Officer, contact the Vicar or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
If the situation is not urgent
Contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer to report the concern and provide a written record.
If the concern relates to the Parish Safeguarding Officer, contact the Vicar or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. They will decide whether further discussion or referral to the Local Authority safeguarding teams is required.
Please note: anyone can report a concern directly to the police or Local Authority at any time.