Safeguarding at St. Margaret's

Safeguarding training

St Margaret’s Church complies with CofE and diocesan safeguarding policies.
To book a Diocesan’s safeguarding course please click here
 
Safeguarding policy
The current edition of the diocesan safeguarding policy “A safe church” can be found here: 
 
What to do if you have a concern
In the event of an emergency call 999
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team general enquiries Telephone: 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm)
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adult Services. In Surrey call 01483 517 898 or Croydon 020 8726 6400
For non-urgent problems contact our parish safeguarding officer: Samantha Esparon safeguarding@smchipstead.org
Or email Revd. Hannah Gordon, James Gordon, or Josh Allwith
 
Key Helpline Information
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 to talk to someone.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)