St Andrew's Church Leyland, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults to worship and grow in Christ safely. Concerns about children, young people and adults at risk will be diligently and promptly responded to according to our procedures, recognising the sensitivity it may hold for those involved.

As a parish / church we have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. 
 
Our PCC has formally adopted this and signed the Safeguarding Policy Statement Promoting a Safer Church. 
We have also displayed the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church / parish.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment, received safeguarding training and support.

If you have any questions regarding our safeguarding process, or wish to speak confidentially to our safeguarding officer. Please email Miss Rachel Green, our Parish Safegurding Officer safeguarding@standrewsleyland.org.uk
 

Any safeguarding concerns in the parish should in the first instance be brought to the attention of our Parish Safeguarding Officer via safeguarding@standrewsleyland.org.uk

If the concern involves one of our clergy, or our safeguarding team, please contact Blackburn Diocesan Safeguarding Team via 
safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org
Or speak to the Blackburn Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Catherine Smith.
Tel: 07711 485170. Email: catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2Q
Diocesan Safeguarding Team website: https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/diocesan-safeguarding-team

Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team.

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
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.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).