The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church.
- Our Commitments
Promoting a safer environment and culture - Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults.
- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons.
- Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
- Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
- For our full Safeguarding Policy, please click here.
As a community of faith, we consider the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults to be a key part of our mission and ministry. As such, we will always respond to any concerns in compliance with UK statute and guidance. Clear policy and procedures are in place and training is provided for all who work directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults in regulated positions (as defined by Disclosure and Barring service). A Safeguarding Team is in place and meets regularly.
If you are concerned … that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
Local contacts
Oxford Diocese:
During office hours
Call 01865 208 295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org for urgent safeguarding concerns (Monday to Thursday 9 am – 5 pm and Friday 9 am – 4.30 pm).
