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
 

If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999.

If you have a urgent safeguarding concern please contact you local Social Care Team 03001236720 or Emergency Duty Team 03001236722 (Lancashire County Council).

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

Report a concern to the Blackburn Diocese via this link. 

Any safeguarding concerns or queries in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) (PSO) in the first instance, who can seek further advice from the District Safeguarding Advisors (DSA). The Diocese Safeguarding Team can be contacted directly if required.

St Andrews Leyland Parish Safeguarding Officer - Rachel Green
safeguarding@st-andrewsleyland.org.uk or via our church office 01772 622964

Blackburn Diocese Safeguarding Team
01254 503088
safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org
Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
View this link for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team Contacts at The Diocese of Blackburn
 

Out of hours helpline: Thirty One Eight
For safeguarding advice in the evening, weekend and on bank holidays or when advised by the diocesan safeguarding team, please contact Thirtyone:eight. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111. Please note 31:8 is not for emergencies it is for any advice that is needed in relation to safeguarding and it is to ensure you get a prompt response to safeguarding queries when the diocesan safeguarding advisers/officers are not available.

Lancashire Children's Social Care - 03001236720 or out of hours 03001236722
Lancashire Adult Social Care - 0300 1236720
Children and Families Wellbeing Service - www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/children-and-family-wellbeing-service/
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).