Promoting a Safer Church
The churches of The Watershed Benefice are committed to safeguarding and have adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Policies. We recognise that the care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church.
Our Parish Safeguarding Policies and contact details for our Parish Safeguarding Officers are provided below.
In an emergency where there is imminent risk of harm to a child or vulnerable adult, please contact the police on 999 or your local social services department.
LAPLEY WITH WHEATON ASTON
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Debbie Clarke 01785 841338
Churchwardens: Karen Williams 01785 841170 or Mike Fox 01785 840334
BLYMHILL
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Marilyn Jones 01952 691420
Churchwarden: Jan Lister 07540 958096
WESTON-UNDER-LIZARD
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Elaine Townsend 01952 850534
Churchwarden: Elaine Townsend 01952 850534
Other Useful Contacts
Lichfield Diocese Safeguarding Adviser: Neil Spiring 01543 306030
Lichfield Diocese Adviser for the Safeguarding of Children: Kim Hodgkins 01543 306030 or email [email protected]
Lichfield Diocese Safeguarding Emergencies (Out of Hours and Weekend): 0845 120 4550
South Staffs Council Social Services Safeguarding: 0800 131 3126
Fuller details of our commitment to safeguarding, our policies and further advice are available in the churches. Information from the national church is available here