All the churches of the Lark Valley and North Bury Team Ministry are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

 

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers, (PSOs). 

 

The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs).

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Diocesan Safeguarding Officer - Karen Galloway - 07785 621319 - karen.galloway@cofesuffolk.org

Team Rector - Rev'd Dr Andrew Miller - 01284 728714 - teamrectorlvnb@btinternet.com

Parish Safeguarding Officer for St John's Church, Bury St Edmunds - Valerie Wilde - 01284 767415 - wildev1953@gmail.com

Parish Safeguarding Officer for All Saints Church and St George's Church, Bury St Edmunds - Valerie Axton - 01284 747238 - valerie_axton@hotmail.com

Parish Safeguarding Officer for Lark Valley Churches - Sarah Cooledge - 07557 998384 - sarah@cooledges.plus.com

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If you believe a child or adult is in immediate danger of harm, or has been harmed, contact the emergency services on 999 and any safeguarding concerns must also be reported to the DSO within 24 hours.

 

In the case of a concern which is not an emergency, contact the PSO or incumbent, who will then contact the DSO, however if they are unavailable contact the DSO directly. 

 

It may also be prudent to make a referral to Children's Social Care or Adult Social Care in either of the above situations (West Suffolk Council Customer First  0808 800 4005).