Safeguarding

We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously.

In accordance with the Church Of England Safeguarding policy, St John's Church is committed to:

Promoting a safer environment and culture

Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church

Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons

Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons

Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others


Contacts

The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Fiona Bryne. 
safeguarding@wortleyandfarnleychurch.org.uk

Diocesian Safeguarding Team
safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org
01133530257

Further Information

The Church of England’s Safeguarding Parish Handbook can be found here.

The complete safeguarding section of the Diocese of Leeds, including emergency contact advice, can be found here.