Safeguarding
Cottesmore Benefice, Rutland
SAFEGUARDING IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Safeguarding is a priority here. We are committed to following government and Church of England guidelines on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good working practice, including safer recruitment of volunteers and paid workers.
We work to a formal safeguarding policy and procedure.
To download our safeguarding policy click here.
If you have any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable adult you can speak to:
Clipsham: Sarah Jeal (07809 233469)
Cottesmore: Caroline Simmonds (01572 812202)
Exton: Bernie Wallace (01572 812956)
Greetham: Diane Creasey (01572 812079)
Stretton: Cassandra Pattison (01780 410881)
They have been appointed by the Peterborough Diocese and the Benefice church councils to respond to any safeguarding concerns.
Safeguarding team email address:
safeguarding@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Peterborough Safeguarding Office direct lines:
01733 887040 or 01733 887039
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Victoria Kellett victoria.kellett@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Childline (for children)
0800 1111
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
Kidscape
0845 120 5204
Stop it Now
0808 1000 900
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
MindinfoLine
0300 123 3393
Through the Roof
01372 749955
Action on Elder Abuse
0800 0699 784