Safeguarding at St James

Everyone should feel safe and welcome at St James

We want St James to be a place where everyone feels safe, valued and able to take part in the life of our church.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We have adopted the Church of England’s safeguarding policy, Promoting a Safer Church, and follow the Church of England’s safeguarding Codes of Practice, policies and guidance.

Safeguarding is part of everyday life at St James. We take concerns seriously, follow safer recruitment procedures, provide appropriate safeguarding training and seek to care well for those who have been affected by abuse.

We regularly review safeguarding and follow the safeguarding requirements and guidance of the Church of England and the Diocese of Chester.

Worried about something?

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of someone, or about something that has happened at St James, please tell us.

You don’t need to be sure that something is wrong before speaking to someone.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Diane Eaton.

Email: parish.safeguarding.stjames@gmail.com

You can also contact the Diocese of Chester Safeguarding Team:

01928 718834 (option 4)
safeguarding@chester.anglican.org

Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Need to talk to someone else?

You don’t have to speak to someone at St James.

Helplines
If you are victim/survivor of church based abuse/harm, Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00-21:00
Saturdays: 09:00-13:00
Sundays: 13:00-17:00

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday)

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

If something doesn’t seem right, please speak up.

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