Safeguarding


Safeguarding at Saint John and Saint Barnabas Church


 
 
 
 

Reporting abuse


If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

The National Safeguarding Team, NST, is working to increase the capacity and expertise of parishes, dioceses and other Church of England institutions to respond to safeguarding concerns and support victims and survivors. We are not able to offer either an emergency or 24-hour response but there are Safeguarding Advisors in every diocese and Safeguarding Officers in every parish.


If you wish to report any safeguarding concerns directly to the Safeguarding Officer please make contact using the form below. We will ensure that any concerns are referred to the relevant authority and/or statutory agency, as appropriate.



Finding support


We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:


  • 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.
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).
  • The National Safeguarding Team: safeguarding@churchofengland.org


  • The Diocesan Safeguarding Team: 


    Jenny Leccardi - email jenny.leccardi@leeds.anglican.org
    Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
    Wakefield and Leeds Areas
    0113 3530 259
    07872 005189