Safeguarding
We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where children and adults with care and support needs are valued, protected, and supported. We recognise safeguarding as everyone’s responsibility and will follow best practice and legal guidance to ensure the well-being of all.
Safeguarding Commitment
Our Safeguarding Policies
Valley Church is a member of Thirtyone:eight, a Christian organisation that equips and supports churches in safeguarding children and adults at risk.
We follow the safer recruitment process for all staff and volunteers and provide safeguarding training and ongoing support to ensure a safe and caring environment.
Valley Church Safeguarding Leads
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Cole Andrew
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Claire Pemberton
If you have a safeguarding concern at Valley Church, get in touch with a safeguarding team member in the following ways:
pastoral@valleychurch.eu
Phone
01772 696717 (Ext9)
Alternatively you can fill out a Report Form
Reporting a Concern:
Emergency Assistance
If a child, young person, or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, contact the police and social services straight away.
Police - 999 or 01772 614444
Lancashire adult safeguarding team - 0300 123 6720.
Children’s Services - 0300 123 6720 or out of hours - 0300 123 6722.
Additional agencies providing round-the-clock or specialist assistance:
Lancashire County Council
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/safeguarding/
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.