SAFEGUARDING POLICY
At Saint Laurence, we take seriously our shared responsibility of ensuring the safeguarding of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. Every person has a value and dignity. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. This implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
A copy of our 2024/25 Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE
A copy of the Oxford Diocese Safeguarding Handbook can be found HERE
A link to the ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Policy can be found HERE
For further information with regards to our policies and procedures, including our Domestic Abuse charter, please contact naomi@stlreading.org, or see our safeguarding noticeboard.
OUR SAFEGUARDING TEAM
Chaired by Naomi Brown, the staff team have regular safeguarding team meetings. Respecting confidentiality, we use this space for accountability, appreciative enquiry, reflection and learning. If there are any pressing safeguarding concerns requiring a team briefing and response, we call an extraordinary meeting of the safeguarding team. If you would like to understand more about how this team works, please contact Naomi Brown (details below).
Chris Jones
VICAR
Chris is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns whatsoever around the welfare of a child, young person or adult.
Naomi Brown
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Naomi can be contacted on the details above regarding any safeguarding concerns you may have.
You can call our office on 0118 9571293 (office hours 9-5pm Monday to Wednesday)
OXFORD DIOCESE SAFEGUARDING TEAM
If you would prefer to speak with someone outside the church:
You can call our the Oxford Diocesan safeguarding team on 01865 208 290