Safeguarding is of paramount importance within the Oratory. We promote and ensure the safety of all children and adults at risk within our care, and foster a culture of safeguarding so as to prevent abuse occurring in the first instance, and to provide support to any individuals who may have been hurt by abuse. Together with the Diocese of Salford we commit to taking all necessary steps towards reducing the likelihood of further harm. The Oratory collaborates fully with the Safeguarding Team of Salford Diocese. We share the same aims and vision, follow common policies, and benefit from their support. More information about their work is available here on their website:

http://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/safeguarding

Safeguarding staff liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are investigated promptly and thoroughly. Survivors are supported and, where appropriate, perpetrators are held to account. If you are concerned, distressed or affected by the behaviour of someone towards you or another, please contact one of following.

The Oratory’s Safeguarding Representative

Joseph Tancredi

07446 972392

josephtancredi@yahoo.com

Diocesan Safeguarding

Jenny Clayton

Head of Safeguarding

Telephone:0161 817 2206 or 07436 157 006 (during office hours only)

Email: jenny.clayton@dioceseofsalford.org.uk

Daniel Islip

Safeguarding Social Worker

Telephone:0161 817 2206