St Mary's Church, Portchester

Safeguarding

St. Mary’s takes its responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and their welfare is paramount in all areas of parish life.

Clergy, lay staff and volunteers who work within the organisation and/or as part of the congregation are required to follow good policy and practice to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and nurtured physically, emotionally and spiritually. High professional standards are maintained in all worship and all pastoral, counselling, educational, and recreational situations involving children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Steve Oliver is currently our Safeguarding Officer who oversees that all clergy, lay staff, volunteers and members of our congregation working with or seeking to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults are properly recruited, screened, trained and supported.

If you need to contact our Safeguarding Officer please email Steve Oliver on safeguarding@stmary-portchester.org.uk or call him on 07999 818966..

If you prefer to talk to someone outside of the parish, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on safeguarding@portsmouth.anglican.org or 02392 899665.

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Also as per the current Safeguarding Policy of St. Mary’s Portchester the Parish Church Council (PCC) has formally adopted the House of Bishop’s ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Policy.

We also work in collaboration with the Portsmouth Diocese Safeguarding Team who give guidance if there are concerns that a child or adult who may be vulnerable has been harmed and urgent action is needed.

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