Safeguarding and Policies
We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.
If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, or the care that is being provided
or
You need to talk to someone about something in our church that isn’t right or has upset you
Please get in touch with…
- Helen Buckley: Parish Safeguarding Officer
- Tom Bryant: Deputy Safeguarding Officer
- Helen Hobbs: Parish Domestic Abuse Contact
If you would rather speak to someone outside of the church, please see the contacts below or visit the Diocese Safeguarding website:
Steph Haynes: Bishop’s Safeguarding Adviser
07342 993 844 StephH@cofebirmingham.com
Or you can use this online referral form.
If you would like help from agencies outside of the church, you could call:
- The police on 999 in an emergency, or 101 for non-emergencies.
- Local authority social care: Adults on 0121 303 1234 (Out of hours 0121 464 9001)
- Local authority social care: Children on 0121 303 1888 (Out of hours 0121 675 4806)
Other help
You can talk to ChildLine about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call them free or get in touch online at www.childline.org.uk.
However you choose to contact ChildLine, you’re in control. It’s confidential and you don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to.
0800 1111
Church Policies
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
- Safeguarding Procedures and Practices
- Safer Recruitment Procedures
- Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy
- Promoting a Safer Church Policy
- Domestic Abuse Policy
- Data Privacy Notice
- Church of England Code of Safer Working Practice
- Towards Being a Welcoming and Inclusive Church