St. Peter’s Church, Maney

Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 2024

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Peter's Church, Maney recognises the need to safeguard the children, young people and adults in our care and guard against the possibility of any form of abuse of children, young people and adults by persons who may be acting in the name of our parish. We aim to create a safe environment for the nurture and development of children, young people and adults, in order for them to feel valued and confident to ask for support and help. We strive to ensure that our policies and procedures uphold the importance of our responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults entrusted to our care.

Our Parish Safeguarding Coordinator is Dickon Taylor who ensures all of the PCC, the Care Team, the Sunday Club leaders and anyone else eligible receives training and a DBS check. Dickon updates us at each PCC meeting regarding the latest training and information.

Our safeguarding contacts are:

Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: Dickon Taylor, 07801 268136

Parish Verifier: Revd Becky Stephens, 07712 689117 

Vulnerable Adults’ Advocate: Rosemary Coombes, 0121 354 9676

Children and Young People's Advocate: Sonia Clucas, 0121 382 4461

Health & Safety Officer: Michelle Johnson

Bishop’s Safeguarding Adviser: Steph Haynes, 07342 993 844 

National/Local government contacts:

Local Authority Children’s Social Care Services:  0121 303 1888 (Birmingham)

Local Authority Adult Social Care Services: 0121 303 1234 (Birmingham)

Childline: 0800 1111

NSPCC: help@NSPCC.org.uk

Family Lives Helpline: 0808 800 2222

Samaritans: 116 123

Hourglass - Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141

Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 801 0327

LGBT+ Domestic Violence Helpline: 0300 999 5428

National Association of People Abused in Childhood: 0808 801 0331

Stop It Now! Helpline: 0808 1000 900

Safe Spaces (when abuse was by a Church of England minister, volunteer or worker): 0300 0303 1056