Safeguarding
The Church adopts all Safeguarding Policies, which include the reporting of all serious incidents (safeguarding and non-safeguarding) to the Charity Commission, ensuring that we act in accordance with the arrangements set out in the New House of Bishops guidance.
The church adopts all safeguarding policies and the Church also commits to meeting all criteria within the Diocese of Bristol’s “Safer Recruitment and Guidance and Toolkit”.
Policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to ensure that they are robust and up to date.
Further information can be found on the Diocese of Bristol website: https://www.bristol.anglican.org/safeguarding-resources/ Look under Diocese of Bristol Policies and Procedures.
Any safeguarding concerns should be reported to Pauline Lovering on 07754 781840 or paulinelovering@gmail.com.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Adam Bond
Telephone 07543 504977
email: Adam.Bond@BristolDiocese.org
Please find our Safeguarding Policy Statement and full safeguarding policy below.
Safeguarding Policy Statement
March 2025
Full Safeguarding Policy
St John’s March 2025
Promoting a Safer Church
Other Information About Local Help
If the situation is urgent i.e. there is an imminent risk of harm: contact the police on 101 or 999 as appropriate or contact the Local Authority Children or Adults safeguarding Teams:
Your Local Authority: Children’s Safeguarding Team
Bristol City Council – First Response Bristol Team on
Telephone: 0117 903 6444 ? Monday to Friday
Emergency Duty Team: 01454 615 165 – Out of hours/Weekends
Your Local Authority: Adult Safeguarding Team
Bristol City Council – Call Care Direct –
Telephone: 0117 922 2700
8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
(answer phone outside office hours).
Call the Police Telephone 101
In an emergency telephone 999