PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
We at St John’s are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community and affirm the individuality, importance and right of all people and children to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We follow the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults.
If you have any concerns as to the well being of children or vulnerable adults please contact Moira Lewin, our Parish Safeguarding Officer, by telephoning 01252 950365 or by email at safeguarding@stjohnshw.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can also contact Jackie Rowlands, the Winchester Diocesan Safeguarding Officer by telephoning 01962 737317 or by email at safeguarding@winchester.anglican.org.
OUR COMMITMENT
- Promoting a safer environment and culture.
- Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults.
- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons.
- Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
- Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
