St Michael's Safeguarding Policy

At St Michael's Church we are committed to the safety of all our members and take Safeguarding seriously.

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All our children’s and youth leaders, lay pastoral assistants, readers and churchwardens hold current enhanced DBS checks appropriate to their role and receive regular safeguarding training.

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Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Bob Nicholls. If you have any concerns about the possible abuse of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, please contact Bob on 01823 331930, 07850 048655 or safe.stmikes@gmail.com.

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The website of the Bath and Wells Diocese has a page from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team which provides comprehensive advice on reporting safeguarding concerns. 

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St Michael’s Church has adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’.  Please see our formal statement of adoption.

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The following organisations can provide support for those suffering abuse.  They have websites and provide Freephone contact numbers.

Childline 0800 1111 (for children)

The Silver Line 0800 4 70 80 90 (for older people)

Family Lives (formerly Parentline) 0808 800 2222

Samaritans 116 123 (providing telephone support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

Stop It Now  0808 1000 900 (child and vulnerable adult abuse)