The safeguarding of children is taken very seriously by the church. It is of significant importance and we recognize the contribution we can make to protect and support children.
The PCC has adopted the safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Leicester. The model policy can be found at http://www.leicester.anglican.org/diocese-office/children-young-people/safeguarding
That page also gives details of the diocesan safeguarding officer along with other contact details in the event that you need them. Our aim is to promote children's welfare, safety and health by encouraging an open, honest, caring and supportive environment.
A pocket guide to safeguarding is to be found here http://www.stlaurencechurchmeasham.org.uk/content/pages/documents/1530109835.pdf
If you are concerned the pocket guide gives further information and support on who to contact.
Safeguarding - who to contact
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:
If you have concerns but the vulnerable adult is not in immediate
danger, you should contact Judith Coleman as soon
as possible. She will then contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. If
neither priest nor Coordinator are available you should contact the Adviser
yourself:
Rachael Spiers, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - 0116 261 5341,
[email protected] or Peter Holloway - 0116 2615241
The Childline number, for those 18 and under who would like to talk confidentially about a worry, is 0800 1111
The safeguarding of vulnerable adults is taken very seriously by the church. It is of significant importance and we recognize the contribution we can make to protect and support vulnerable adults.
The PCC has adopted the safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Leicester. The model policy can be found at http://www.leicester.anglican.org/diocese-office/children-young-people/adult-safeguarding/
That page also gives details of the diocesan safeguarding officer along with other contact details in the event that you need them. Our aim is to promote the welfare, safety and health of all by enocuraging an open, honest, caring and supportive environment.
Safeguarding - who to contact
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of a vulnerable adult,
you should report the matter immediately to either of the following:
The Police 999
Social Services
Leicester City (incl. out of hours) - 0116 454 1004
Leicestershire Adult Services - 0116 305 0004
If you have concerns but the vulnerable adult is not in immediate
danger, you should contact Judith Coleman as soon
as possible. They will then contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. If
neither priest nor Coordinator are available you should contact the Adviser
yourself.
Judith Coleman - 07910 846273
Rev Andy Hartropp - 01530 262590
Rachael Spiers, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - 0116 261 5341,
[email protected]
If you are an adult and have experienced abuse:If you are an adult who has been affected by past abuse, you can discuss this with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers: Rachael Spiers 0116 2615341 and Peter Holloway 0116 2615241
Local support can be accessed from:
Juniper Lodge which offers a comprehensive service to anyone over 18years who has experienced rape or sexual assault recently or in the past
.http://www.juniperlodge.org.uk/reporting-options/i-dont-know-if-i-want-to-report-to-the-police
Quetzal a Leicester based service for any women over 16 years who has experienced childhood abuse. It provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline. tel 0333 101 4280
.http://quetzal.org.uk/
First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is an organisation run for male survivors and their supporters of sexual abuse and rape.
0116 254 8535
https://firststepleicester.org.uk/
Family Action Post Abuse Service (Supporting children and young people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland who have experienced sexual abuse)
tel 0116 216 8334
The Importance of Safeguarding.
On June 12th, there was a special service at Leicester Cathedral to thank all who act as safeguarding co-ordinators, and to pray for them.The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults lies at the very heart of all that we are and all that we seek to be in the church,” said Bishop Martyn in a new video which was shown for the first time at that service Over 100 safeguarding coordinators and clergy turned up for the service which was led by Bishop Guli. Illness prevented Bishop Martyn, who had planned the service, from being present. It is hoped that this will be the first of many such events.
PLease do watch the video from Bishop Martyn which is a good remidner of why safeguarding lies at the heart of all that we are called to do and be as a Christian community. Click on this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrSOUYB8cy20P3MO0jTz7Abbq3ywm6OU/view
Response to Momo challenge: Leicester Police
Our Response to Momo Challenge
We have seen an increase in the number of social media posts circulating about the urban myth known as, #MomoChallenge and would like to re-assure parents or carers of young children who are concerned or are looking for tips to keep their children safe.
It is believed that children are contacted by ‘Momo’ who asks them to perform dangerous challenges, it has also been suggested that ‘Momo’ has infected a number of platforms, including: YouTube, Fortnite and WhatsApp. We are unaware of any reports of this nature within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
More recently some of the posts we have seen state that, ‘Momo’ will contact you via WhatsApp and in doing so will infect your phone/device and have access to your data. Adding a contact on WhatsApp, does not give them access to your data.
As always we would encourage parents and carers to have open and honest conversations with their children around their activity online.
Three quick simple tips for keeping your children safe online, include:
🚫 Take it back to basics – if a stranger contacts you online, do not respond.
📲 Remember, there are age limits on apps and websites for a reason, always make sure the apps on your child’s device is appropriate
🗣️ Make sure your child knows if they are concerned about something they have seen or been in contact with online, they should talk to a trusted adult.
For further information on the Momo challenge, visit the parent zone website:
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/three-minute-briefing-momo-challenge
Message Sent By
Sam Hancock (Police, Cyber Protect Officer, Leicestershire)
The PCC has adopted the safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Leicester. The model policy can be found at http://www.leicester.anglican.org/diocese-office/children-young-people/safeguarding
That page also gives details of the diocesan safeguarding officer along with other contact details in the event that you need them. Our aim is to promote children's welfare, safety and health by encouraging an open, honest, caring and supportive environment.
A pocket guide to safeguarding is to be found here http://www.stlaurencechurchmeasham.org.uk/content/pages/documents/1530109835.pdf
If you are concerned the pocket guide gives further information and support on who to contact.
Safeguarding - who to contact
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:
- Leicester City Children and Adults Services (incl. out of hours for Children’s Services) – 0116 454 1004
- Leicester City and Leicestershire Adult Services out of hours – 0116 255 1606
- Leicestershire Children’s Service (incl. out of hours) – 0116 305 0005
- Leicestershire Adult Services (daytime) – 0116 305 0004
If you have concerns but the vulnerable adult is not in immediate
danger, you should contact Judith Coleman as soon
as possible. She will then contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. If
neither priest nor Coordinator are available you should contact the Adviser
yourself:
Rachael Spiers, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - 0116 261 5341,
[email protected] or Peter Holloway - 0116 2615241
The Childline number, for those 18 and under who would like to talk confidentially about a worry, is 0800 1111
The safeguarding of vulnerable adults is taken very seriously by the church. It is of significant importance and we recognize the contribution we can make to protect and support vulnerable adults.
The PCC has adopted the safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Leicester. The model policy can be found at http://www.leicester.anglican.org/diocese-office/children-young-people/adult-safeguarding/
That page also gives details of the diocesan safeguarding officer along with other contact details in the event that you need them. Our aim is to promote the welfare, safety and health of all by enocuraging an open, honest, caring and supportive environment.
Safeguarding - who to contact
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of a vulnerable adult,
you should report the matter immediately to either of the following:
The Police 999
Social Services
Leicester City (incl. out of hours) - 0116 454 1004
Leicestershire Adult Services - 0116 305 0004
If you have concerns but the vulnerable adult is not in immediate
danger, you should contact Judith Coleman as soon
as possible. They will then contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. If
neither priest nor Coordinator are available you should contact the Adviser
yourself.
Judith Coleman - 07910 846273
Rev Andy Hartropp - 01530 262590
Rachael Spiers, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - 0116 261 5341,
[email protected]
If you are an adult and have experienced abuse:If you are an adult who has been affected by past abuse, you can discuss this with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers: Rachael Spiers 0116 2615341 and Peter Holloway 0116 2615241
Local support can be accessed from:
Juniper Lodge which offers a comprehensive service to anyone over 18years who has experienced rape or sexual assault recently or in the past
.http://www.juniperlodge.org.uk/reporting-options/i-dont-know-if-i-want-to-report-to-the-police
Quetzal a Leicester based service for any women over 16 years who has experienced childhood abuse. It provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline. tel 0333 101 4280
.http://quetzal.org.uk/
First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is an organisation run for male survivors and their supporters of sexual abuse and rape.
0116 254 8535
https://firststepleicester.org.uk/
Family Action Post Abuse Service (Supporting children and young people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland who have experienced sexual abuse)
tel 0116 216 8334
The Importance of Safeguarding.
On June 12th, there was a special service at Leicester Cathedral to thank all who act as safeguarding co-ordinators, and to pray for them.The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults lies at the very heart of all that we are and all that we seek to be in the church,” said Bishop Martyn in a new video which was shown for the first time at that service Over 100 safeguarding coordinators and clergy turned up for the service which was led by Bishop Guli. Illness prevented Bishop Martyn, who had planned the service, from being present. It is hoped that this will be the first of many such events.
PLease do watch the video from Bishop Martyn which is a good remidner of why safeguarding lies at the heart of all that we are called to do and be as a Christian community. Click on this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrSOUYB8cy20P3MO0jTz7Abbq3ywm6OU/view
Response to Momo challenge: Leicester Police
Our Response to Momo Challenge
We have seen an increase in the number of social media posts circulating about the urban myth known as, #MomoChallenge and would like to re-assure parents or carers of young children who are concerned or are looking for tips to keep their children safe.
It is believed that children are contacted by ‘Momo’ who asks them to perform dangerous challenges, it has also been suggested that ‘Momo’ has infected a number of platforms, including: YouTube, Fortnite and WhatsApp. We are unaware of any reports of this nature within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
More recently some of the posts we have seen state that, ‘Momo’ will contact you via WhatsApp and in doing so will infect your phone/device and have access to your data. Adding a contact on WhatsApp, does not give them access to your data.
As always we would encourage parents and carers to have open and honest conversations with their children around their activity online.
Three quick simple tips for keeping your children safe online, include:
🚫 Take it back to basics – if a stranger contacts you online, do not respond.
📲 Remember, there are age limits on apps and websites for a reason, always make sure the apps on your child’s device is appropriate
🗣️ Make sure your child knows if they are concerned about something they have seen or been in contact with online, they should talk to a trusted adult.
For further information on the Momo challenge, visit the parent zone website:
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/three-minute-briefing-momo-challenge
Message Sent By
Sam Hancock (Police, Cyber Protect Officer, Leicestershire)