"The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults lies at the heart of all that we are and all that we seek to be in the church" Bishop Martyn 2018
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 If you have concerns about a child, young person or an adult who may have been harmed or be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers for advice and support: Rachael Spiers 0116 2615341 or Peter Holloway 0116 2615241.
Currently, we - like all the other dioceses in the Church of England - are conducting Past Cases Review 2 (PCR 2) into safeguarding matters relating to sexual abuse of children or vulnerable adults. Click here to find out how to report past abuse, as well as a helpline and other support available to anyone impacted by these matters.
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of someone please don’t delay in ringing the Police on 999 or Children or Adult Services:
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Leicester City Children and Adults Services (incl. out of hours for Children’s Services) – 0116 454 1004
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Leicester City and Leicestershire Adult Services out of hours – 0116 255 1606
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Leicestershire Children’s Service (incl. out of hours) – 0116 305 0005
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Leicestershire Adult Services (daytime) – 0116 305 0004
Out of Hours Safeguarding Cover
If you need advice about a safeguarding matter out of office hours (evenings and weekends) please call:
Thirtyone:eight tel 0303 003 1111 (Option 2)
Callers should state that they are calling from Leicester Diocese
In an emergency (especially if someone is in immediate danger of harm) you should always call 999 and ask for the police.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team is :
Rachael Spiers , Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
T: 0116 261 5341 rachael.spiers@leccofe.org
Rachel Boyes, Diocesan Safeguarding Training Officer
T: 0116 261 5383 rachel.boyes@leccofe.org
Peter Holloway, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
T: 0116 2615241 peter.holloway@leccofe.org
Julie Foulds, Safeguarding Team Administrator
T: 0116 261 5360 julie.safeguarding@leccofe.org
Other contacts:
- Claire Wood, Archdeacon of Loughborough
- Richard Worsfold, Archdeacon of Leicester
- Andy Brockbank, Director of Operations & Governance
Complaints: We aim to maintain high standards of safeguarding provision, but if you do have a complaint, you can find the diocesan complaints policy here
This page contains help, useful contacts and resources relating to different safeguarding situations. Find out more
This page contains resources for church settings including downloadable handbooks, guides and model policies. Find out more.
This page details the different Safeguarding Training Modules that are available, and gives details about how to book. Find out more.
This page contains a list of resources and guidance for parishes and individuals regarding domestic abuse. Find out more.
This page has details available to download about the process of Safer Recruitment. Find out more.
Policy and Practice Guidance
This page contains a list of downloadable documents from the National Church of England and Methodist Church which outline Safeguarding Policy and give practical guidance for parishes and dioceses. Find out more.
This page contains links to three theological resources for churches and individuals. Find out more.
This page details the safeguarding audit and the resulting action plan. Find out more.
This page provides information, contact details and resources relating to PCR2. Find out more.
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