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VisitIf you would like to discuss safeguarding at the cathedral or need to report any concerns, you can contact York Minster’s Cathedral Safeguarding Officer using the following details:
Dee Cooley
T: 01904 559542
M: 07843 339980
Visit: Church of England – York – Ineqe Safeguarding Group
At the Minster, we are constantly striving to promote a safer church and we periodically take part in reviews and audits so we can gain external advice on how best to make progress.
You can find out more about our current audit and how to share your views HERE.
Below you can find details of our policy and procedures which have been developed in line with guidance from the Church of England. The aim is to ensure a safe environment for everyone who wishes to worship at the cathedral, visit or contribute to its activities.
Safeguarding information can also be found on the Church of England website and the Diocese of York website.
This document outlines the procedures you must follow if you have any safeguarding concerns. All staff, volunteers and clergy must be familiar with these procedures.
DownloadThis document summarises the national and local legislation, policies and guidance that we must follow when responding to safeguarding concerns
DownloadThis document outlines York Minster's safeguarding procedures in relation to its choristers. This policy was written with St Peter's School, York.
DownloadYork Minster works with the Church of England and the Diocese of York to respond well to victims and survivors of abuse. You can contact the York Minster Safeguarding Officer at: deec@yorkminster.org, or get more information at the Diocese of York webpages: Victim and Survivor Support – Diocese of York
Victims and Survivors Charter:
This is our promise to you
If you have something you want to talk about it is important you feel you:
If you have been the victim of any abuse, contact our safeguarding adviser for advice, help and support.
If you have been the victim of church-based abuse, see the following document: Responding well to victims and survivors of abuse
You can download our advice leaflet HERE.
The Clewer Initiative is enabling Church of England dioceses and wider Church networks to develop strategies to detect modern slavery in their communities and help provide victim support and care.
If you suspect that someone is the victim of modern slavery or human trafficking, speak to the York Minster Cathedral Safeguarding Officer at: deec@yorkminster.org or visit the Clewer Initiative website to find out how to report it: The Clewer Initiative | Report It
Online training is available. Contact deec@yorkminster.org for further information.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, is extremely damaging and is a crime.
If you have concerns about someone’s immediate safety, contact the police on 999. If you want to talk to someone about your concerns, contact deec@yorkminster.org, ring the police or contact IDAS (see below).
Visit the Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) website to get further information on domestic abuse and what to do if you need help for yourself or someone else. You can download their leaflet HERE.
Online training is available. Contact deec@yorkminster.org for further information.
If you would like to make a complaint about how the Chapter of York has handled a safeguarding issue, you can find out how to using the document below.
DownloadFurther details about safeguarding within the Church of England can be found by using the links below, including information about how to report abuse and find support:
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