Safeguarding
Safeguarding is not just about children. Every church needs to be clear about its safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and adults at risk. All the churches in our benefice are committed to ensuring that everyone follows clear safeguarding policies and procedures, and receives the correct training. We operate within the guidance set down by the Diocese of Oxford and the policies for each parish can be found here
North HInksey with Botley Policy
If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding matters please seek advice from the safeguarding officer and/or a senior church officer. Follow this flowchart if you are unclear about what to do.
DIAL 999 IF SOMEONE IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK.
Our Church Officers:
North Hinksey with Botley covering the churches of St. Peter & St. Paul Botley, and St. Lawrence North Hinksey:
Safeguarding Officer: June Hoddinott Tel 01865 863030 or email june.r.hoddinott@gmail.com
Church warden: Jane Buswell email jane.buswell@virginmedia.com
Read here about how our church officers will handle your concerns
St Frideswide with Binsey covering the churches of St. Frideswide West Oxford, and St. Margaret's Binsey:
Safeguarding Officer: Revd Jo Moffett-Levy jo.moffett-Levy@virginmedia.com
Churchwardens: Paul Spencer-Longhurst spencerlonghurst@btinternet.com and Jenny Shearan - jennyshearan@aol.com 01865 862748
Rector: Rev Clare Sykes Tel: 01865 242345/07468 454 686 or email revclare@btinternet.com
For urgent safeguarding concerns please contact:
The diocesan team 01865 208295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org Mon to Thurs 9am to 5pm and Fri 9am to 4.30pm.
For the Out of Hours Safeguarding Helpline call THIRTYONE:EIGHT on 0303 003 111
More information about the Diocese of Oxford and safeguarding please can be found on the the diocesan website.
Local helplines for further support
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (open 24 Hours)
Child-line: 0800 1111 (open 24 hours)
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (Freephone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)