Speak out, Stay Safe

What do I do if I need to talk to someone or report a concern?

At St Peter's Hale we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops' safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

 

  • We have a dedicated Safeguarding Officer Liz Parry and Deputy Safeguarding Officer Callum Bazley. If you need to talk about any safeguarding concerns you may have (whether for yourself or for someone else) you can contact Liz by emailing safeguarding@stpetershale.org.uk or calling 07876 660 302. You can also contact Callum Bazley on 07747 450 447.
  • If you’re not able to get through to Liz or Callum, you can contact the Diocese of Chester Safeguarding Team on
    01928 643 442 or by emailing safeguarding@chester.anglican.org

There are also independent organisations (separate from St Peter’s and the Diocese) you can contact:

  • Thirtyone:Eight helpline on 0303 003 1111 (or visit link below)
  • Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056 (or visit link below)

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

 

Other Helplines:

  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222 
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

 

Thirtyone:Eight HelplineSafe Spaces Helpline

St Peter’s Safeguarding Policy (2025)

1. This statement is to be reviewed annually by the PCC, and progress in implementing it will be monitored.

This statement was presented at the PCC meeting held on: 31st May 2025. This document will be reviewed in May 2026.

2. As members of this Church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults.
3. It is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent the physical, sexual, emotional and spiritual abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to report any abuse discovered or suspected.
4. We recognise that our work with children, young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of the whole Church.
5. Our Church commits to supporting, resourcing and training those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults and to providing appropriate support and supervision as required.
6. Our Church commits to following the guidelines and procedures published by the Diocese which is available from St Peter’s Parish Office, from the Vicar.

This can be downloaded from: www.chester.anglican.org/support/safeguarding

7. The Parish will adopt good practice guidelines as explained in the booklet: Introduction to Safeguarding (May 2024 Edition).
8. Each worker with children, young people and vulnerable adults is to be made aware of guidelines and to undertake to follow them. Each shall be given a copy of this Policy Statement and the booklet: Introduction to Safeguarding.
9. As part of our commitment to children, young people and vulnerable adults, Liz Parry is our Independent Safeguarding Officer. Callum Bazley is our Deputy Safeguarding Officer.
10. Children, young people and vulnerable adults are an important part of our Church today. They have much to give as well as to receive and we commit to listening to them. As we nurture them in worship, learning and in community life, we will respect the wishes and feelings of children, young people and vulnerable adults.