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Contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer
For any concerns affecting children, youth or adults please contact Louise Whaites by email using 
or by telephoning 07305 449227
If you cannot get hold of Louise, or would prefer to contact someone external to St Giles, you can contact Angie Barber, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor by email using or by telephoning 01733 887039 or 07865 1066175
Our Safeguarding Policy
As a church we are committed to ensuring that everyone is safe and feels safe. Our safeguarding policy has been approved by the PCC and provides an important resource for staff, leaders and volunteers. It clarifies our obligations and responsibilities and demonstrates our commitment to take safeguarding very seriously.
The Church of England
The archbishops, bishops, clergy and leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the whole Church.
Other helpful contacts
Below are some links and contact numbers that you might find useful related to safeguarding in a wider context:
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Northampton police child abuse investigation unit - use if a child is in immediate danger 03000 111 222
Awareness and training
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Please find below the link to online Basic Awareness training (C0) that all members are invited and encouraged to complete to better understand safeguarding issues.
You will be asked to register first and you should then proceed via the “Basic Awareness C0” tab. The online module will take you somewhere between 30 and 45 minutes depending on your existing level of awareness, knowledge and experience.
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