bath & wells: services for children and young people:
parishes and deaneries

Child Protection

Child Protection Documents

Safeguarding children - Policy and Guidelines (PDF)

Guidelines for Good Practice when working with Children/Young People (PDF)

Safe Recruiting (PDF)

Understanding child protection in the parish  (PDF)

Acting in Good Faith  (PDF)

Parents and carers pamphlet  (PDF)

Breaking the Chains Newsletter January 2008  (PDF)

From Fear to Freedom (PDF)

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Safeguarding children and child protection is now the responsibility of everyone and national guidelines clearly state that all organisations that work with children and young people share a commitment to safeguard and promote their welfare.

Anyone who would like to contribute their ideas to, or voice their concerns about child protection or safeguarding children's issues in the Diocese is encouraged to contact Fiona at The Old Deanery.

Fiona Gardner
Diocese of Bath and Wells Child Protection Adviser
The Old Deanery
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2UG

Tel: 01749 670777
Direct Line: 01749 685135
email: fiona.gardner@bathwells.anglican.org

Helen Organ - PA/Administrator

General enquiries for Child Protection and Administrator for the Criminal Records Bureau

Tel: 01749 670777

Director Line: 01749 685103

email: helen.organ@bathwells.anglican.org

Useful Links

• www.childline.org.uk
  ChildLine is the free and confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111.
  
  
• www.stopitnow.com
  Stop It Now! The Campaign to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse - Online resource for information about and help for: child sexual abuse, sex offenders, victims of child abuse, parents of youth with sexual behaviour.
  
  
• www.nspcc.org.uk
  NSPCC Child Protection HELPLINE - 0800 800 5000 - The UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children since 1884.
  
  
  
• www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
  What you should do if you have concerns about children in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children including those who are suffering, or at risk of suffering, significant harm