Safeguarding in the East Vale Ministry Area

All who work for the Church, including clergy, employees, and volunteers, are regarded by the Church in Wales as persons working in positions of trust within the Church and as such are expected to adhere to the safeguarding policy and associated procedures and practice guidance.

Please visit the safeguarding pages on our provincial website to access all the Church in Wales Safeguarding information and resources. You will also find an online module on safeguarding awareness which is available for anyone to follow.  The module takes around 45 minutes and is free to complete.

The Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Policy has been adopted by the Ministry Area Council and is reviewed annually.

To report a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure to the Provincial Safeguarding Team, click here.

• All suspicions, concerns, knowledge, disclosures or allegations of abuse should be reported immediately to the Church in Wales Provincial Safeguarding Team or, in an emergency, to the statutory authorities.
• If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please call the emergency services on 999 – DO NOT DELAY.
• If you think that a child or adult is at risk of harm but is not in immediate danger, please call the local authority social services department.