Safeguarding

Bishop Martyn reminds us that:
"The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults lies at the heart of all that we are and all that we seek to be in the church." 
Click here to view a video message from Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju

If you have concerns about a child, young person or an adult who may have been harmed or be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officers.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Rachael Spiers
M: 0793 081 9279  T: 0116 261 5341  Rachael.Spiers@LeicesterCofE.org

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Peter Holloway
M: 07930 887984  T: 0116 2615241  Peter.Holloway@LeicesterCofE.org

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Susan Erett
M: 07308 769806 Susan.Erett@LeicesterCofE.org

Safeguarding Team Administrator, Ariel Baker
M: 07943 469685 Ariel.Baker@LeicesterCofE.org

Safeguarding Training Officer, Louise Warner
T: 0116 2615383 M: 0772 9628319 Louise.Warner@LeicesterCofE.org

Out of Hours Safeguarding Cover

If you need advice about a safeguarding matter out of office hours (evenings and weekends) please call:

Thirtyone:eight tel 0303 003 1111 (Option 2) 

Callers should state that they are calling from Leicester Diocese.

In an emergency (especially if someone is in immediate danger of harm) you should always call 999 and ask for the police.

Urgent Concerns

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

Safe Spaces

An independent service providing vital support for survivors of church-related abuse. Find out more.

National Safeguarding Standards

Visit the Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards webpage.

Complaints

We aim to maintain high standards of safeguarding provision, but if you do have a complaint, see the diocesan complaints policy here.

Data Protection

The safeguarding privacy notice can be found here.