St. Ambrose Church Leyland Promoting a Safe Church

Christian communities should be places where all people feel welcomed, respected and safe from abuse of all kinds.
This church is committed to encouraging an environment in which all people, especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement in safety.
We welcome children and want them to be safe when they are on Church premises or attending a church run event.

To this end St Ambrose Church have adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
A copy of this, and all the information below can be found here: cofe-policy-statement.pdf (churchofengland.org)
Copies of our policies: ‘A Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People’ and the ‘Parish Policy Statement on Safeguarding Adults in the Church’ are kept in the church office. A full copy of all the Safeguarding policies, guidance and statements is also retained in a folder at the back of the church. They are also available on our website www.stambrose.info
We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

To this end St Ambrose Church have adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
A copy of this, and all the information below can be found here: cofe-policy-statement.pdf (churchofengland.org)
Copies of our policies: ‘A Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People’ and the ‘Parish Policy Statement on Safeguarding Adults in the Church’ are kept in the church office. A full copy of all the Safeguarding policies, guidance and statements is also retained in a folder at the back of the church. They are also available on our website at https://www.stambrose.info/safety-and-safeguarding
We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer is:
Mrs. Anne (Ollie) Woodcock
She can be contacted at:
01772 456557 or 07725 812093 or (dedicated 07902 910071)
[email protected]
Safeguarding is everyone’s business.
Reporting a concern: If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999

If you have any concerns about a child/young person/adult’s welfare please contact the Safeguarding Officer or the Vicar: Rev Paul Robinson
He can be contacted on The Parish Mobile: 07706 028039
Email: [email protected]
The PSO and Vicar can seek advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Their contact details are below:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Catherine Smith)
01254 503070 or 07711 485 170
[email protected]
[email protected] Tel: 01254 503088
Assistant DSA, Sophie Booth : [email protected] 07468971759
Safeguarding Trainer, Andrea Richards: [email protected] 07484073146
Safeguarding Administrator, Claudia Aspey: [email protected] 01254 503088
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team.
Finding support
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Thirty One: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)
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).

In an emergency contact the Police or the Local Social Care Office

Our website safeguarding page