The Parish of St. John the Baptist, Royston is committed to safeguarding as an essential part of church life. We do all we can to keep people safe in our church. We promote the welfare of children, young people and adults. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others and offer support to them while taking steps to mitigate such risks.

In church, we take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practise fully and positively Christ’s compassion for children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and considerately to their needs in order to keep them safe from harm.

Although safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in the Parish, Alison Bailey is our designated Safeguarding Officer and can be contacted about safeguarding matters on 01763 250637 or email abailey27@aol.com

More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here:

www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

Information about safeguarding in the Diocese of St. Albans can be found here:

www.stalbans.anglican.org/diocese/safeguarding

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer : 01727 818107