Safeguarding Policy

The Antioch Network sits under the Safeguarding Policy of the Diocese of Manchester. The Diocese of Manchester, and the people in its various church settings, work hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships.

We aim to create safe environments, where children and young people are nurtured and protected; and where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.

We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and Church of England policy and practice. As part of this, Antioch:

1. Has a Network safeguarding lead - Julie Macauley. Her email is: .
2. Has designated safeguarding reps for every church plant in our Network.
3. Works closely with Diocesan safeguarding staff both on an ongoing basis (including a documented quarterly check-in with every church plant safeguarding lead) and in the event of any concerns for the wellbeing of vulnerable adults and children. The direct email for the Diocese of Manchester's Safeguarding team is .

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For more details on our policy and the national framework in which it sits, please click on the image below:

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