Safeguarding

Are you worried about a child or vulnerable adult?

Please record any concerns for the well-being of a child or adult, or about the behaviour of someone towards a child or adult. The form should be completed in full at the time or immediately following your observation or disclosure of the matter to you. The form will be received by the Safeguarding Lead & Incumbent who will review and decide on the next steps.

If you believe somebody is at immediate risk of harm or that a crime has been committed please follow these urgent steps before completing this form.

RECORD A CONCERN

Our Safeguarding Team

Annie Nixon

SAFEGUARDING LEAD (PSO)
Revd. Matt Bray

INCUMBENT / LEADER / VICAR
Diocesan Advisors (DSA)

EXTERNAL SAFEGUARDING ADVISORS

Our Safeguarding Team is here to look after the needs of our community. Each concern or allegation that is recorded using our online form is then assessed by our trained team before being reported to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors (DSA) within 24hrs. The DSA then determine the best outcome and we work with them to put any action plans in place to help support those affected.

Should you wish to speak to someone directly you can call our Safeguarding team on 01803 921 100, or speak to a member of the DSA:

Costa Nassaris: 01392 294969 / 07809 339501
Rebecca Lane: 01392 294975 / 07543 154774
James May: 01392 345910 / 07889 542646

Bay Church has adopted the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement

Immediate Risk of Harm?

If you believe somebody is at immediate risk of harm or that a crime has been committed, dial 999

If you have serious concerns about an individual’s well-being, you should contact the relevant agencies before then recording it with our Safeguarding Team.