Safeguarding & Inclusion

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

Ms Jane Fisher, Director of Safeguarding and Inclusion
Tel: 01962 737347
Email: jane.fisher@winchester.anglican.org

Jane may be contacted any time for all enquiries relating to Safeguarding.

Mrs Siona Jeffery, Safeguarding Administrator
Tel: 01962 737347
Email: siona.jeffery@winchester.anglican.org

Revd Robert Sanday, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chaplain
Tel: 023 8073 1091 / 07768 040321
Email: robertsandays@talktalk.net

If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk or has been harmed, or are concerned about the behaviour of someone towards children or vulnerable adults contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser.

The main areas of work of the Safeguarding Department are:

• Child Protection
• Vulnerable Adult Protection
• Domestic Abuse

The Diocese of Winchester aims to work with all our parishes to make them and all church based activities safe environments, where children, young people and vulnerable adults are able to worship and join in all the activities the parish offers in a safe and positive environment.

We work to the House of Bishop's Policies and procedures and in partnership with a range of statutory agencies - such as Police, probation and social care services.

The Safeguarding Department provides a range of services to parishes:

• Advice on safe recruitment practices
• Training on all aspects of Safeguarding
• General advice on good practice

Contact Siona Jeffery to arrange a training session for your parish.

We aim to provide support and help to those who have experienced abuse and to provide opportunities for pastoral care and to join a worshiping community.

The Diocese Safeguarding Adviser is Jane Fisher. Jane may be contacted any time for all enquiries relating to Safeguarding.

The role of Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser includes the following:

• responding to parishes where there are concerns about situations regarding children or vulnerable adults, or when allegations of abuse have been made
• taking the key role when allegations are made or concerns expressed about church officers
• advising parishes on safeguarding policy and practice.

Safeguarding Registry

The Safeguarding Department also operates the Safeguarding Registry, which manages all CRB work for the Diocese.

We are currently awaiting the final shape of the review of the Independent Safeguarding Authority and the Vetting and Barring Scheme. In the meantime all CRB checking and rechecking should continue.

All enquiries regarding CRB checking and associated processes should be directed to: Siona Jeffery.

Siona is available (8.15am-2.15pm Mon-Thurs) Tel: 01962 737347

We are currently reviewing all our Policies and guidance material - this will be available in the autumn.

If you have any concerns that someone may be experiencing abuse or is behaving inappropriately towards others do take action. Phone Jane to discuss the situation and what action may be necessary.

Safeguarding and Inclusion Department Courses for 2012

For details of all courses, please click here

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