We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. Any concerns on these matters should be raised in the first instance with the Pen Selwood Safeguarding Officer: Alanna Loder-Symonds , Email: safepen@wincantonparishchurch.co.uk Tel: 07932 622 511

Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on  01749 685135 and find more information on  their website: https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/diocese/safeguarding/  Also the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind – Ben.Goodhind@bathwells.anglican.org, Tel: 01749 588917,  is also available for help and advice. Out of hours emergency cover is available from 5pm-midnight, 7am-9am (Mon-Fri), 7am to midnight (Sat & Sun) and bank holidays. Call them on 0303 003 111.

Other useful numbers are as follows:-

• Somerset County Council Social Services: 0300 123 2224.
• Childline: 0800 1111
• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
• Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
• NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
• Samaritans: 116 123
• Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
• Men’s Advice Line: 0808 8010 327
• Safe Spaces: support for survivors of abuse, 0300 303 1056

If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police on 999.

A link to the Church of England approach to safeguarding can be found here

And here is the safeguarding policy for St Michael's, Pen Selwood.