Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults and creating protective and supportive environments where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey in safety.
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Click here to view the BCD Safeguarding Policy.
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​We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults, and Church of England policy and practice.
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If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, please contact the relevant Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) or agency listed below:
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Botley - Elizabeth Townsend safeguarding@bcd-churches.org.uk
Curdridge - David Picton-Jones p_jfamily@hotmail.com
Durley - Katrine Brydges katrinebrydges@aol.co.uk
or telephone All Saints' Church on 01489 782445.
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The Diocese of Portsmouth's Safeguarding Advisory Team 02392899665 safeguarding@portsmouth.anglican.org.uk
Local authority children's services out of hours 03005551373
Local authority adult services out of hours 03005551386
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The Diocese has also commissioned the organisation thirtyone:eight to offer out of hours cover. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
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Immediate danger of harm to a child or adult call 999 to contact the Police
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More information on Promoting a Safer Church is available here
Information for Volunteers
We follow the Portsmouth Diocesan Guidelines for working with children and vulnerable adults. Depending on the role you may be asked to complete DBS clearance checks and provide referees and attend some safeguarding training courses
Why not come along to one of our Activities or Events?
Please contact us if you'd like to arrange to visit one of our churches and to be met by a member of the church, or please do feel free to just come along.