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