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Safeguarding

Safeguarding people is a core part of the mission at St John's, Sharrow.
We safeguard the integrity of creation, and we all walk the way together to ensure there is a sustained community of care where everyone – particularly the most vulnerable – find a place of love, pastoral care and support.
This page contains details of the St John's, Safeguarding in action. On it you will find all the information you need to understand how seriosuly we take safeguarding and who to contact if you need to chat. 

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Here is what we do to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
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The Church of England

The Church of England has robust policies, procedures and guidelines in place, to ensure good Safeguarding practice. 
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How we take action.

The following .pdf explains the stringent flow of action to which we take in church and that we recommend you use too if you have a safeguarding concern. 
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Useful Numbers

Concerns about the safeguarding. Carefully record all information. 
Contact the Parish Safeguarding officer Nicky Howgate, on [email protected]  07974731609 

Urgent concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult:
Contact NYCC Social Care on 08450349410
Or the local police on 101 or 999
Inform the Parish Safeguarding Officer and the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor as soon as you can.
*Make notes of any action taken.

​Concerns about the behaviour of clergy or other adults within the church community :
Contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
01133530257
[email protected]
*Make notes of any action taken.




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Come as you are. You'll find a welcome face. 

Typically, the church is open 10am-4pm,  seven days per week. Our Facebook Page is never left unattended for long, so please don't hesitate to pop in, join a service  or just message 'hello'. 
Safeguarding at St John's
Berrygate Lane,
Sharow, North Yorkshire,
​HG4 5BJ

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  • Home
  • About
    • St John's
    • The Holy Innocents
    • The Churchyard
    • The Bell Tower
    • Safeguarding
  • JOIN US
    • The Sunday Service
    • Magdalen Fellowship
    • Holy Communion Holy Innocents
    • Celtic Worship
    • Bible Study
    • Bellringing
    • Junior Choir
    • Wonderful Wednesdays
    • Art + Spirituaity
    • Pastoral Cafe
  • Meet Us
    • Church Team
    • Ministry Team
    • The Bell's Team
    • St John's Friends
    • Parochial Church Council
  • HIRE US
    • An Exceptional Venue
    • Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals +
  • Contact
    • Prayer Requests
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Special Events Calendar