Safeguarding (Child Protection)

Child Protection has been known as Safeguarding since January 2008.

The two Safeguarding representatives in the parish are Teresa Webb (tel: 01924-896492) and Stephen Hanslip (tel 01924-220863).

Their role includes:

1. Administering the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures for all those in the parish who are involved with children or vulnerable adults.

2. Advising members of the parish on the Safeguarding policies

 of the Catholic Church in England & Wales and of the Diocese of Leeds.

If you have any concerns in this area:

1. Contact one of the parish representatives - phone numbers above

or

2. Contact the parish priest Canon Maguire - tel 01924-892172

or

3. Contact the Leeds Diocese Safeguarding Office - tel 0113 2618 046

However - if you consider that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm do not hesitate to contact the police or Social Services.