The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the police without delay.

Safeguarding Contacts

If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police on 999.

Local Contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

All Saints’ Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sue Seaholme
or Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer: Gwen Kates
Tel: 07546 328953
Email: safeguarding@allsaintschurch.uk / send an email

Vicar: Rev’d Deborah Snowball
Telephone: 07804 292 367
Email: send an email

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Jez Hirst
Tel: 01727 818107 / 07867 350886
Email: safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
Website: Safeguarding contacts – The Diocese of St Albans

Local Authority Social Services:
Hertfordshire County Council
Tel: 0300 123 4042 (concerns about adults)
Tel: 0300 123 4043 (concerns about children or young people)

Safeguarding Policies

South Oxhey and Carpenders Park Parochial Church Council (PCC) have agreed a safeguarding guidelines and policies for safeguarding children and adults who are vulnerable which can be downloaded here: