Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Every person has a value and dignity, which comes directly from the creation of people in God’s image. Christians see this potential as fulfilled by God’s re-creation of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.
Safeguarding Policy
(with other ASL Policies)
Statement on Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk
(safeguarding information poster)
Our Officers
Please do get in contact with our safeguarding team or vicar if you’d like to talk about any concerns, questions or personal experiences - their contact details are below. You can also email safeguarding@allsaintslaleham.org.uk.
Jan Vince
Safeguarding Officer &
DBS Evidence Checker
07795 691138
Our Safeguarding Officer is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult.
Sue Nelson
Assistant to the Safeguarding Officer
07762 058549
You may also contact Sue.
Alexandra Wren
Children’s Champion
07921 038682
The Children’s Champion is here to be an advocate for all children in all areas of Parish life, making sure their views are heard and their needs are thought of.
Rev Andy Saville
Vicar
01784 455524
You may also contact the Vicar to raise a concern.
Email: safeguarding@allsaintslaleham.org.uk
If you would prefer to speak to someone outside of our church, please contact the London Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 020 7932 1224 or safeguarding@london.anglican.org.
Other Organisations
Other organisations offering help and support:
Childline: 0800 1111, www.childline.org.uk - for any children who feel unsafe in any situation.
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222, www.familylives.org.uk - help & support for families.
Surrey Council Children Social Services: 0300 470 9100 in working hours, or see https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/contact-childrens-services for out of hours contact details.
If it’s an emergency, or you or others are in danger, always call 999.
If you’re struggling at the moment:
Samaritans Helpline: Call 116 123 - if you’d like to talk with someone on the phone.
Shout: Text ‘Shout’ to 85258 - if you’d like to talk by text instead of phone.
Domestic Violence Support:
For women: 0808 2000 247 - The National Domestic Abuse Helpline
For men: 0808 801 0327, www.mensadviceline.org.uk
The Diocese of London website has links to other organisations, such as ones which can support Survivors of violence and abuse. See https://www.london.anglican.org/church-and-parish-support/safeguarding/useful-safeguarding-links/links-to-other-organisations/