Hello from the Synod Safeguarding Team,

We are just reaching out to all churches across the Northern and Yorkshire Synods to signpost you to the following website. https://www.protectuk.police.uk/marauding-terrorist-attack-mta-run-hide-tell

This part of the government website gives specific guidance on what to do if you or your local churches are faced with any instances of threat from people who may wish to cause harm to anyone associated with your church.  Whilst we do appreciate that some of the content may look disturbing, please don’t let it frighten you, it’s just there to ensure your safety and to know what to do if anything should occur.

We have no information to suggest that anyone or any of our churches are at risk at this moment in time, but with the instances of civil unrest and public disorder which have occurred in our Synods recently,  we wanted you all to be aware of what to do if needed.

If there is any further information that any church may need, please contact your SSO (Helen Berg – Northern, Carrie Kaunda – Yorkshire) straight away who will advise and assist you with any issue.

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On behalf of myself and the Safeguarding team, may I offer my thanks on the submission of the Annual Returns.  As a ‘newbie’ to my role, I was overwhelmed at the Northern synod achieving 100% before the closing time.

Which only leaves me to say, thank you for the welcome I have received and for your dedication to the roles performed by each of you.

Northern Synod believes that children, young people and adults have a right to live in a way that does not cause them harm or impede their human rights. We therefore acknowledge their right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs. We consider that, in accordance with legislation, the welfare of children and adults at risk is paramount. We will follow legislation, statutory guidance and recognised good practice. We believe that domestic abuse in all its forms is unacceptable and inconsistent with a Christian way of living. Safeguarding is taken seriously by Northern Synod.

MEET OUR SYNOD SAFEGUARDING OFFICER:

Helen Berg
Email: helenberg.northern@urc.org.uk

Telephone: 07432886153

The Safeguarding Officer is available to provide guidance upon any safeguarding situation faced by the churches, as well as to offer information and advice about safeguarding matters in our synod.