safeguarding policy


The Benefice of Northallerton and Romanby with Kirby Sigston is committed to promoting a safer church and complies with all Church of England safeguarding policies.
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Our parish of Northallerton: All Saints and St James is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of York’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the police. Our safeguarding team are PSO Rachel Wright the church office or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Rob Marshall rob.marshall@yorkdiocese.org 01904 699509 / 07914 668907. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
The Benefice with all safeguarding matters is in line with GDPR.
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For Parish Safeguarding Officer/Rep please contact:
Angus Deas 07769 270 874 (Northallerton and Romanby)
Gladys Gouldthorpe 07825 268 053 (Kirby Sigston)
Or The Parish Office 01609 773338
The Benefice works closely with the advice of the Diocese of York Safeguarding Team
For further information please visit https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding