Safeguarding in our Benefice
​In our Benefice, we take seriously our shared responsibility of ensuring the safeguarding of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. Every person has a value and dignity. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. This implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
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Each Parish has its own Parish Safeguarding Officer:
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Barbara Farrow - St Mary's, Shinfield
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Samantha Moore - St Mary the Virgin, Beech Hill
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Kate Mitchell - St Michael's & All Angels, Spencers Wood
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Liz Halson - All Saints, Swallowfield
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If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, you can:
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get in touch with the Parish Safeguarding Officer via the Benefice Office
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contact the Berkshire Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01865 208 284, or complete the Diocesan online referral form
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For urgent safeguarding enquiries outside of office hours, please call our Diocesan partners Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111 for confidential advice, guidance and support.
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If a vulnerable person is at immediate risk of harm, dial 999 and report this to the Police.
If you would like to see more information and guidance, our Diocesan website has lots of information:
https:// oxford.anglican.org/support-services/safeguarding/