Safeguarding Policy - St Peter & St. Paul’s, Lingfield
Promoting a safer Church
St Peter & St. Paul’s Lingfield is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults.
We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Southwark safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services’
The parish of St Peter and St Paul, Lingfield, takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Abi Chapman - 07368926050
Our Churchwarden:
Sally Martin: 01342 832283
Peter Beynon: 01342 834858
Key Helpline Information:
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
ESDAS (local Domestic Violence line): 01737 771350.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Diocesan Safeguarding
- Safeguarding referrals / general enquiries:
Email: safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org
Telephone: 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri tel: 0207 939 9478 9am – 5pm) - Safeguarding training enquiries:
Email: safeguardingtraining@southwark.anglican.org
Telephone: 0207 939 9476 - Admin and DBS enquiries:
Email: safeguardingadmin@southwark.anglican.org
Telephone: 0207 939 9478