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Safeguarding
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Tuesday after the publication of the Makin Report, St Matthew’s PCC would like to reassure all those involved with this church that safeguarding is taken extremely seriously here. We actively seek to comply with all safeguarding guidance and the subject of safeguarding is discussed and reflected upon at every PCC meeting. If you have any concerns, or would like to know more about how safeguarding is managed at St Matthew’s, please speak to any clergy, or contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer.
As a church, St Matthew's holds the Safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults as a top priority.
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Our Safeguarding Officer is Jenny Wilkinson, who can be contacted in confidence on 01420 489513 for advice or guidance.
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If the Safeguarding Officer is unavailable, and your enquiry is urgent, fill out the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page.
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In accordance with the directives from Portsmouth Diocese, you can click here to view our safeguarding policy, and policy statement, which are updated annually.
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More information is also available from Portsmouth Diocese.
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