What to do if you have a safeguarding concern
The diocese takes safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. As a PSO you will most likely report a concern to the diocese and the procedures of how you report the concerns are detailed below. We also advise that any individual who wishes to come forward with information or to make a disclosure is encouraged to make direct contact with the diocesan Safeguarding Team.
If someone is in immediate danger
If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger, or requires immediate medical attention, call emergency services on 999.
If there is no risk of immediate harm
If you do not think there is a risk of immediate harm, you must speak to an official about your concern as soon as possible. When first reporting a concern, please be sure to make contact using the information shown below.
Outside office hours
For urgent safeguarding enquiries outside of office hours (see below), please call our partners Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111 for confidential advice, guidance and support.
During office hours
Call 01865 208 295 or email safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org for urgent safeguarding concerns Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm.
You can also contact your area safeguarding adviser directly if you prefer:
- Buckingham – Tsungai Muchegwa: 07435 550 685
- Oxford and Dorchester – Erica Hegg: 07341 866832
- Berkshire – Charlotte Wilmshurst: 07443 700159
All phone or email referrals to the safeguarding team must be followed up by completing the Safeguarding referral form.
Complete the referral form online
If you have any problems with the online form, you can download a copy (for Microsoft Word or as a PDF) and return it to safeguardingreferrals@oxford.anglican.org
You are welcome to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team at any point for support with your referral or if you are unsure about the concerns that you may have. We will discuss your concerns and agree on the next best course of action.