Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
As part of the Church of England, we are committed to the care and nurture of everyone within our church community.
In the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, we follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
If you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding at St Stephen’s, the first person to contact is our Church Safeguarding Officer – Gail Stone.
Useful contacts about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
We take any concerns or reports about safeguarding seriously, and work within the appropriate boundaries of confidentiality relating to privacy and information sharing.
Church Safeguarding Officer
ststephensredditch@gmail.com Gail Stone
Tel: 01527 61543
Team Vicar of St Stephen’s
vicar@ststephensredditch.com Rev Paul Lawlor
tel: 01527 62375
Diocese of Worcester DBS and Safeguarding Team
safeguardingadvice@cofe-worcester.org.uk ;or tel: 01905 732 800
Adults and Children’s Social Care, Worcestershire County Council
tel: 0845 607 2000 (out of hours 01905 768 020)
West Mercia Police – 101
