Safeguarding
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The Benefice of Yardley Hastings takes the safeguarding of all of our people very seriously.
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We are committed to following the government and Church of England guidelines on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good working practice, including recruitment of volunteers and paid workers.
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​Detailed information can be found here: Safeguarding: Church of England Guidelines
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Each church in our Benefice has produced a Safeguarding Policy and Procedure document, which can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the relevant link below:
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Castle Ashby Denton Grendon Whiston Yardley Hastings
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Our Benefice Safeguarding Officer is Deborah Rush
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​If you have any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, please speak to Deborah or our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers. Contact details are as follows:
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Benefice Safeguarding Officer:
Deborah Rush
Email: grendonchurchwardens@gmail.com
Tel. 01933 663 918
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​Peterborough Diocese Safeguarding Contacts:
The Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB
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Angie Barber
Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Email: safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Tel. 01733 887 039
Christine Lamb
Safeguarding Learning & Development Office
Email: safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Tel. 01733 887 041
Sharon Welbourne
Safeguarding Admin Assistant
Email: safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Tel. 01733 887 027
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Other Useful Contacts:
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Childline (for children) 0800 1111
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Action on Elder Abuse 0808 8088 141
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​More information and other useful numbers can be found on the Diocese website:
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