SAFEGUARDING

At STN we believe that every human being is made in the image of God and that we should honour everyone regardless of their age, capabilities, gender or ethnicity. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk so that they are able to worship and grow in Christ safely.

We aim to do this in a coordinated and supported manner, promoting a safer church and following the advice and guidelines issued by the Diocese of Norwich.

Concerns about children, young people and adults at risk will be diligently and promptly responded to according to these procedures, recognising the sensitivity it may hold for those involved.

Safeguarding Team

If you have a safeguarding concern, you can get in touch with the STN Safeguarding Team by emailing safeguarding@stn.org.uk or by calling 01603 624390.

Alternatively, if you have a safeguarding concern, allegation or suspicions of abuse about a child or vulnerable adult please immediately contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. 

Both of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers can be contacted on:

safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
01603 882345

Postal address: Safeguarding Team, Bishop’s House, Norwich NR3 1SB

If you wish to directly contact one of the advisers, their contact details are:

Sue Brice, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07958 377079 or sue.brice@dioceseofnorwich.org
Bishop’s House, Norwich, NR3 1SB

Or alternatively, contact Sian Griffiths, Diocesan Assistant Safeguarding Adviser
(Please note Sian works on a part-time basis. )
07342 999386 or sian.griffiths@dioceseofnorwich.org
Bishop’s House, Norwich NR3 1SB.

NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE

0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.

CHILD-LINE

0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINe

0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

SAMARITANS HELPLINE

116 123 (open 24 hours).
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE

080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).

Church of England safeguarding training portal: https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/