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Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk is defined as protecting from maltreatment, impairment of health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children, young people and adults at risk to have the best outcomes.

We take the safeguarding of children, young people and adults very seriously.  We work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused.

Our parish safeguarding policy statement and full policy can be found here

If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult has been harmed or is at risk of harm, please do not hesitate to contact the Church or Diocese Safeguarding personnel for advice and support.

If you wish to report an allegation of abuse from the past, or in the present, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your information will be treated appropriately and kept confidential.

Our Safeguarding officers are: Rev Gareth Howles & Marcia Gunson

Please speak to them with any concerns
Email safeguarding@pudseyparish.org.uk

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor

If our Safeguarding Officer is unavailable, or you would prefer to speak to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Team you can reach them on 0113 353 0257 or safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org. They will ensure your call is returned as soon as possible. You can always call the police on 101 or Childline on 0800 1111

If you have concerns about safeguarding or want to know any more information about our safeguarding policy or practices, please contact the church office.