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Safeguarding

The Parochial Church Council of St James the Great, Thorley is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults.

We aim to create an environment in which children and young people are nurtured and protected, and in which everyone is able to worship and pursue his or her journey of faith in safety.

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We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding together with related Church of England policy and practice. In particular, we have adopted the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policy as laid out in Promoting a Safer Church and adhere to the guidance in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook.

Click the button below to view all of our Safeguarding policies and procedures..

If you have any concern about the church-related welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult in the Parish of St James the Great, Thorley, you should in the first instance contact:

Maureen Hargrave

Parish Safeguarding Officer

Gaz Tracey

Rector

Jeremy Hirst

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

If your concern arises during a church activity or group meeting, you should, if appropriate, discuss the matter discreetly with the activity/group leader, who will then make the onward contact.

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If your concern relates to abuse or neglect in a family, household or community setting, you should report the matter to the relevant Local Authority or the Police. In Hertfordshire, such a concern in respect of a child or young person can be reported to Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 4043 (24 hrs), or in respect of an adult to Adult Social Services on 0300 123 4042 (24hrs). The Police can be contacted on 101 to report a concern that does not require an emergency response.

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In all cases, if you believe a child, young person or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm you should contact the emergency services on 999.

St James, thorley

01279 506753

info@stjamesthorley.com

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St Barnabas Centre, Church Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4BE

safeguarding

St James Thorley takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England’s robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

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For more information, click here.

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If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can find useful contact information at www.stjamesthorley.church/safeguarding or by emailing safeguarding@stjamesthorley.church

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