Safeguarding

Everyone at St Mary’s has a duty of care to protect others from harm and accidents. St Mary's Church as a place of worship is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, and ensuring the well-being of all who attend Church activities.

Safeguarding Officer: Caroline Owen contact Safeguarding@stmarysb.org.uk

The Church takes the safety of everyone very seriously and expects that all will work within the church’s safeguarding policy.  In particular the church expects anyone who becomes aware of a safeguarding risk, or of actual abuse, to raise this immediately. 

St Mary’s Church recognises its responsibilities for the safeguarding of all children, young people under the age of 18yrs, and vulnerable adults regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability, as set out in current Legislation, and to nurture, protect and safeguard all children and young people taking part in church activities.

We as a church have a duty to protect the children entrusted to our care and all of the volunteers and staff working in our groups are checked by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and are offered regular training in Safeguarding.

The PCC follows the Bristol Diocesan Policy, committed to ensuring that everyone working with children, young people and vulnerable adults:

•Has been safely recruited
•Is adequately trained and supervised
•Understands and follows St Mary’s Church Safeguarding Policy

Download a copy of our Safeguarding Policy Adults and Children 2023
 
If you are in any doubt about your situation contact Caroline at church, via the Church Office on 0117 9687449 or via email as above.

 

Further information

Diocese of Bristol safeguarding page 
Church of England Promoting a Safer Church