safeguarding
Safeguarding matters
St John’s Church is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
You can find more information about safeguarding here:
The Church of England’s policies are available here:
Contact us
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Anne Cleasby. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Anne ancleasby@msn.com, or the Priest-in-charge, Revd Carol Harris on 01388 778998 shildonparish@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding here at St John’s Church.
Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller – she can be contacted as follows:
Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
Email: beth@bethmillerisw.co.uk or beth.miller@durham.anglican.org
Mobile: 07968 034075