If you are concerned that a child or a vulnerable adult has been harmed or is at risk of harm, do not hesitate to contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor for advice or support.

Irene McConnachie

Tel: 07796242116

Email: irenemac2010@gmail.com

or

Revd. Lesley Jones 

Tel:  (0191) 2403676

Mobile   07881555580

Email: revlesleyjones@gmail.com 

or

(Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

Beth Miller – Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

beth@bethmillerisw.co.uk | beth.miller@durham.anglican.org

07968034075

Local Authority: 0191 424 6000   Adults:  0191 424 5010   Children

If you wish to report an allegation of abuse from the past, or the present, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. Your information will be treated appropriately and kept confidential.

Please click on link below to see Church of England Diocesan Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding Policy April 2023

CO Basic Awareness – Recommended for anyone who needs a basic level of awareness of safeguarding. This module is also the pre-requisite for attendance at any other core training module. This elearning module takes approx. 60 minutes to complete: 

https://durhamdiocese.org/c0-online-training/

C1 Foundation – Required for anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities/contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. This elearning module takes approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours to complete: 

https://durhamdiocese.org/c1-online-training/