Safeguarding
St John's Church Council takes its duty of care for children, young people and vulnerable adults attending worship or other activities at church seriously.
St John’s is subject to the Derby Diocese Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and procedures, and works closely with the diocese to ensure good practice. Safeguarding advice and resources can be found on the Derby Diocese website.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks are completed on all those working with our children, young people and in the wider ministries associated with vulnerable adults. There is a regular programme of on-going Safeguarding training provided by the safeguarding team at the Diocese, for those involved in these activities. If you have any concerns about the safety of children at St Johns then email in confidence to safeguardingchildren@stjohnswalton.co.uk
If you have any concerns about the safety of vulnerable adults at St Johns then email in confidence to safeguardingadults@stjohnswalton.co.uk
Marje Shaw, Safeguarding Officer
Useful numbers:
Starting Point: 01629 533190/ 08456 058058
Derby City Council:
01332 641172 (Childrens services)
01332 640777 (Adult services)
01332 786968 (Out of hours)
Child line: 0800 11 11
Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline:
0800 0198668 – countywide helpline number
07534 617252 – text messaging helpline service
Silverline: 0800 470 80 90 (for older people)