Safeguarding
At Christ church Woodford we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer:Gill Leech 07985 342609 – sgleech69@yahoo.com
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
Out of Hours Suppor
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales – Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 – 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Useful links and contacts
Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse) – UK Charity addressing elder abuse within people’s own homes (whether by family, friends or paid staff), within sheltered housing, and within care homes and hospitals.
0808 808 8141
thirtyone:eight (previously known as CCPAS – The Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service)
0303 003 1111
CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection
0870 000 3344
ChildLine – Helpline for children
0800 1111
Kidscape – UK charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse
0207 730 3300