Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy Statement

Safeguarding

Local Contacts

Local Authority Designated Office (LADO)

                                                        Office Hours                            0300 123 1610

                                                        Out of Hours                    01483 517898

Police    Emergency  999     Non critical Emergency 101

Child Protection Unit 01483 571212

NSPCC Freephone 0800 800 5000

Epsom General Hospital 01372 735735

Childline Freephone 0800 1111

Family Lives        Freephone       0808 800 2222

Mental Health Crisis Line 0800 915 4644

Text 07717 989024

East Surrey Outreach Service for the Homeless 0743 627 3614

Out of hours Crisis or                                                       0800 915 4644

Shelter                                                                              0808 800 4444

Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPA)                        0300 470 9100

                                              Out of Hours                       01483 517898

CEOP ( Children’s Safety Centre) online only           www.ceop.police.uk

Stop it Now                          Freephone                            0808 1000 900

We take safeguarding seriously and we are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and vulnerable adults within our church community.  We are also committed to creating an encouraging environment where all people and especially those who may be vulnerable are able to worship and pursue their faith safely.  All staff and volunteers involved with children's activities and with vulnerable adults are required to undertake Methodist safeguarding training and to have DBS clearance.  

Our safeguarding policy is regularly updated.  A copy is available from the church office.

Information on what to do if you have concerns about safeguarding issues regarding children or vulnerable adults is covered within this policy.