safeguarding policy


The Benefice of Northallerton, Romanby and Kirby Sigston is committed to promoting a safer church and complies with all Church of England safeguarding policies.
Please click here for the Parish safeguarding policy.
Our parish of Northallerton, Romanby and Kirby Sigston, comprising the churches of All Saints, Northallerton, St James, Romanby and St Lawrence, Kirby Sigston, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and we have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Maggie Woods. The Diocese of York’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our PSO.
If you have immediate and grave concerns about the safety of a child, young person or adult, please contact the police on 999 and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Otherwise, please contact Maggie Woods, Parish Safeguarding Officer, 07956 157463, safeguarding@northallerton.church
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Rob Marshall, rob.marshall@yorkdiocese.org 01904 699509 / 07914 668907
If you wish to report a concern by e-mail, click here. Please note that this may not be addressed immediately.
The Benefice works closely with and is advised by the Diocese of York Safeguarding Team
For further information please visit https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding
The Benefice manages safeguarding matters with regard to its GDPR policy.
For further information please click here.