Safeguarding Policy

The churches in our united benefice (St Mary's Church, Great Dunmow and St Andrew's Church, Barnston) are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. Our Diocese has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website:   www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding. 

We have adopted the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement and you can view our Parish Safeguarding Policy below.

Reporting Concerns

Safeguarding Concerns (During Office Hours): Parish Safeguarding Officer Becki Cobb | admin@smgd.org.uk | 01371 875753

Urgent Safeguarding Concerns (Outside of Office Hours):  0345 606 1212 

In an emergency always dial 999 to contact the emergency services