Safeguarding

The PCC of The Church of the Assumption, Harlton has adopted the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults. Revd Claire Robertson, Team Vicar of the Lordsbridge Team and Lead Minister for Harlton.

Promoting a Safer Church

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.

Our commitments

Promoting a safer environment and culture

Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults

Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons

Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons

Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary refer the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Margaret Spencer, Parish Safeguarding Officer, 01223 263799 [email protected]

Revd Claire Robertson, Team Vicar, 01223 874194, [email protected]

Rebecca Boswell, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, 01353 652731, 07904 487912, [email protected]

If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the Police on 101.

Local Authority Contacts

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Children's Services (Cambridgeshire) 
Tel: 0345 045 5203; www.cambslscb.co.uk
Out of hours (Cambridge & Peterborough): 01733 234724;

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Adults Board
Tel: 0345 045 5202 Out of hours: 01733 234724

Helplines

NSPCC 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: 08457 90 90 90 (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)

Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222