SAFEGUARDING

The churches of the Highnam Benefice take their duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England’s robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at:  www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay. Please note that no concern is too small to report.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Parish Safeguarding Officer for Highnam: • Name: Jean Dawes • Tel: 01452 411448 • Email: dawes.jean@btinternet.com
Parish Safeguarding Officer for Tibberton with Rudford Name: Ruth Woodliffe Tel: 07732 110587 Email: ruth.h.w@hotmail.com
Safeguarding Officer for Taynton • Currently vacant – please contact one of our other PSO’s if you have a concern
Parish Safeguarding Officer for Minsterworth Name: Cathy Thomas Tel: 07546 497203 Email: cathythomas2008@live.com
Vicar of Highnam Benefice • Name : Rev Heather de Gruyther • Email: revheatherdg@gmail.com
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor • Name : Brett Riches • Tel : 01452 835516 (office hours) • 07944680320 (out of hours) • Email : safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk
Further information about safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese of Gloucester is available at https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding/

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