Safeguarding

Safeguarding in Kirkheaton Parish

In Kirkheaton Parish, we take safeguarding extremely seriously and we are absolutely committed to the protection of everyone we serve, especially our children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our Parochial Church Council re-adopts annually the Church of England’s Promoting a Safer Church safeguarding policy statement (https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf).

We have two parish safeguarding officers:

Safeguarding in the Diocese of Leeds

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds’ Safeguarding Advisors can be contacted at:

saefguarding@leeds.anglican.org or on 0113 353 0257

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds’ safeguarding web page can be found at:

https://leeds.anglican.org/safe.

Safeguarding in the National Church

The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement, Promoting a Safer Church, can be found at: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf.

Safeguarding in Kirklees

Kirklees’ safeguarding contacts are:

For children (in office hours) – 01484 456848.

For adults (in office hours) – 01484 221000.

For both children and adults (outside office hours) – 01484 414933.

In Summary

If you have reason to suspect that someone you know is at risk of abuse, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Parish or Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or to the police without delay. Thank you.