The Church Parish of Plumtree, Normanton-on-the-Wolds and Clipston is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of children and people of all ages in our Church Community and with whom the Church comes into contact. The Church has appointed Jane Cotton as Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator and has prepared and operates a Parish Safeguarding Policy which is kept under review.

Clergy, Licenced Readers, Churchwardens, members of the Parochial Church Council and all involved in the life and work of the Church, in this Church and in this Parish have adopted the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Policy: Promoting a Safer Church.

The following Safeguarding Policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 18th May 2021:  Safeguarding Policy (pdf).

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Jane Cotton, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 0115 937 2993 or 07774 461 185

In the Diocese: safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org or 01636 817 200 during working hours

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:-

• A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080
• A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800
• A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546)