Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and regularly review our policies in this regard to ensure that we are providing as safe an environment as possible for all those who worship at our churches or use our other premises.

Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.

The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play.

The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.

Our Safeguarding contacts are

The Rector
Fr David Sudron
01642 700123   rectorofwhorlton@gmail.com

Safeguarding Officers for all Parishes of the Benefice
 Mrs Andrea Wheatley 07958 667842
Mrs Sarah Hodgson 07796 955379
Both can be emailed at office.whorlton@gmail.com

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

The NSPCC also runs a dedicated Church of England helpline for Children and Adults: 0800 80 20 20

A sample Parish Safeguarding Policy of one of our parishes (Rudby-in-Cleveland):

You can read more about safeguarding in our Diocese here: 

http://dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding