Safeguarding

The Parish of Bracknell is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within our church community.

Our Safeguarding Policy is here

We use the safeguarding e-manual of the Church of England as a basis for our policies and procedures.

What to do if you have a safeguarding concern.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger, or requires immediate medical attention, call emergency services on 999.

If you do not think there is a risk of immediate harm, you should still speak to an official about your concern as soon as possible. You can contact any of the following:

Bracknell Social Services

The Bracknell Forest website contains advice about how you can raise concerns about children at risk of abuse or neglect, or adults who may be at risk.

NSPCC

The NSPCC website  may be helpful if you’re worried about a child, and you can also contact the NSPCC’s professional counsellors 24/7 for help, advice and support. Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

Diocese of Oxford

Contacts in the Diocese if you have concerns about a church officer, or if you are not sure what to do:

During office hours: call 01865 208295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org for urgent safeguarding concerns, Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm.

For urgent safeguarding enquires outside office hours please visit Thirtyone:eight or call 0303 003 1111 for confidential advice, guidance and support.

Parish of Bracknell Contacts

Angela Evans, Parish Safeguarding Officer
phone 07717 390 200
email btm-safeguarding@bracknell-parish.org

Revd Robin Sharples, Vicar
phone 01344 593622
email vicar@bracknell-parish.org