St Mary and St Peter's is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You can find more information about safeguarding here:
Church of England Safeguarding Website
Diocese of Durham Safeguarding Website
The Church of England’s policies are available here:
‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Document
'Parish Safeguarding Handbook'
Durham Diocese's Safeguarding Policy is available here:
St Mary and St Peter's Safeguarding Policy is available here:
St Mary and St Peter's Safeguarding Policy
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with either Rev. Katherine (Vicar), Rev. Susan (Parish Safeguarding Officer) or our Dioscean Safeguarding Officer Beth Miller, if you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding.
Rev. Katherine Bagnall (Vicar): revkjbagnall@gmail.com
Rev. Susan Sweeting (Parish Safeguarding Officer): susansweeting3@gmail.com
Beth Miller (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer): beth.miller@durham.anglican.org