Safeguarding
At it's heart, the Church exists to love people, and as part of that love to share God's love as shown to us in Jesus. Our desire is not just to care for people's souls, but for the whole person. Safeguarding is key to that desire to care for all.
Saint Mary’s Long Newton adopts the Durham Diocese Safeguarding policy which is annually updated. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text can be found here.
Diocesan Safeguarding Policy January 2021
A one-page summary of our commitments on safeguarding available to view here.
Christine Burnell is our Parish Safeguarding Officer, appointed by the PCC, to act on its behalf in conjunction with Rvd Matt Levinsohn in taking action where abuse is suspected or disclosed. She reports to the PCC each month, arranges safeguarding training, and ensures DBS checks are up to date.
Christine’s contact details are displayed in the church porch.
Christine can be contacted on 07772 568713 or by email [email protected]
When should you contact Christine?
Christine will not:
Christine will:
Saint Mary’s Long Newton adopts the Durham Diocese Safeguarding policy which is annually updated. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text can be found here.
Diocesan Safeguarding Policy January 2021
A one-page summary of our commitments on safeguarding available to view here.
Christine Burnell is our Parish Safeguarding Officer, appointed by the PCC, to act on its behalf in conjunction with Rvd Matt Levinsohn in taking action where abuse is suspected or disclosed. She reports to the PCC each month, arranges safeguarding training, and ensures DBS checks are up to date.
Christine’s contact details are displayed in the church porch.
Christine can be contacted on 07772 568713 or by email [email protected]
When should you contact Christine?
- If you suspect abuse, or are told about abuse, you should report it to Christine who will ensure your concern is taken seriously
- Do not delay as this could leave a child, young person or vulnerable adult unprotected against further abuse
- Please do not attempt to deal with the problem alone
Christine will not:
- Deal with the problem alone but will liaise with Rvd Matt Levinsohn.
- Press a child, young person or vulnerable adult for details of the alleged abuse
- Ask probing, leading, or suggestive questions
- On receipt of third party information, contact the person alleged to have been abused
- Contact the alleged abuser
Christine will:
- Contact the appropriate individuals or organisations who can best help
- Share information only on a strictly need-to-know basis
