Safeguarding
Within the church there are various jobs which people do where they might be more likely to come across people of any age who are in distress – for example Sunday School Teachers, Pastoral Care Workers and Visitors and members of the clergy. Click here to download a copy of an overview our Safeguarding Policy Principles. St. Mary’s Church has adopted the Diocese of Chester’s comprehensive Safeguarding Policy and Practical Guidance. Click here to download a copy. The policy describes how they volunteers and staff be trained and supported, and includes comprehensive guidance on how to deal with safeguarding issues. It is important for people who work within the church to know about the signs that someone is being hurt and what to do about this if they have concerns. St. Mary’s Church PCC has appointed Mrs Carey Hammond as the Child Protection Coordinator. Carey can be contacted, in confidence, should anyone have any safeguarding concern about any child, vulnerable person, adult or situation by phone: 0161 776 1338 or via e-mail at: Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser in the Diocese of Chester, Pauline Butterfield, by phone: 07703 800031 or via email at: |