The PCC of St John's Yeadon has adopted the Church of England's House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policy "Promoting a Safer Church" and has appointed Sue Doubtfire as its Safeguarding Officer.

 

In line with the House of Bishops' Policy, we believe the care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church, and our commitments include:

 

• Promoting a safer environment and culture

• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility for children and vulnerable adults

• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

• Caring pastorally for victims and survivors of abuse and others affected

• Caring pastorally for those who are the subjects of concerns or allegations of abuse, and others affected

• Responding to those who may pose a present risk

 

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED THAT someone you know is at risk of, or is being, abused, or presents a risk to others, please report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay. Where this matter relates to the services, events, ministries, groups or individuals at St John's church, we also ask you to seek advice from our Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as soon as possible.

 

The parish's safeguarding officer is Sue Doubtfire. She can be contacted at suedoubt@talktalk.net or through calling  on 07889 292599. Please contact Sue if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult connected with the work of St John's church.

 

Alternatively, you can contact the Vicar, Rev Richard Walker at vicar@stjohnsyeadon.org or on 0113 250 2272.

 

If you would prefer to speak to someone outside of the parish, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org or on 0113 353 0257.

 

Our Safeguarding Information can be found here

 

The Church of England's Policy Statement can be viewed here

 

The Safeguarding section of the website of the Diocese of Leeds, which includes emergency contact advice, can be accessed here

 

Local Authority Social Services can be contacted on 0113 376 0336 / 0113 240 9536.