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Safeguarding

Safeguarding statement:

We believe that every human being is made in the image of God. It follows that we should honour everyone regardless of their age, capabilities, gender or ethnicity.

Protecting the vulnerable, whether adults or children, is a responsibility carried by all in Christian ministry; we cannot be satisfied until we are sure we have done all in our power to protect them from harm. Our churches must be a safe haven.

Parish / Team Safeguarding Policy

Norwich Diocese Safeguarding Information

Church of England Safeguarding Information

Safeguarding Links

Childline. You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call us free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online.

Our Safeguarding lead is

Fiona Tibbitt

Each Parish also has its own Parish or Group Safeguarding Officer and their details are displayed in the Churches.

Aylsham and Blickling Churches - Fiona Tibbitt (aylshamsafeguarding@gmail.com)

Bure Valley Churches - Kandi Kammoun (kandi.kammoun@dioceseofnorwich.org)

Aldborough Church and Badersfield Church - Dr Jamie Mumford (j.w.mumford@doctors.org.uk)

Little Barningham Church - Sally Carlston s.carlston@btinternet.com

Itteringham Church - Ray Covell (rwalc80@gmail.com)

Wickmere Church - Phillida Hurn (phillidahurn@hotmail.com)

Diocese contact details - Sue Brice - safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org

Church of England Parish Safeguarding Handbook

Church of England - Policy & Practice Guidance

Download Confidential Declaration Form - to be completed by all those working in any of our Team Churches with Children or Vulnerable Adults

Finding Support

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 ((lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)