Safeguarding

Safeguarding is an area which we take very seriously in our parish and we work hard to develop a culture of safeguarding where all feel safe within the life of the parish. We have adopted the House of Bishop's Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. Our PCC has formally adopted this and signed the Safeguarding Policy Statement Promoting a Safer Church.

Reporting a Concern

Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO) in the first instance, who can seek further advice from Catherine Smith, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), as necessary. Our PSO's for All Saints' Higher Walton are as follows:


TASH GREEN	JUNE WESTBY
Safeguarding Officer Under 18's	Safeguarding Officer Vulnerable Adults
Tel: 07856 594816	Tel: 01254 853235
Email: natashagreen18@yahoo.com	Email: june.westby21@gmail.com

Links to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be found here:

Catherine Smith Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser contact details:
Mobile: 07711 485170
Email: catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org
Address:

Diocese Offices,

Clayton House,

Walker Business Park,

Blackburn,

BB1 2QE

Training
Everyone who works/volunteers with children, young people and adults who may be vulnerable needs to complete the Church of England Promoting a Safer Church Basic Awareness and Safeguarding Foundations courses. Both are interactive online courses, are completely free and each takes up to one hour to complete. All you need is access to the internet and an email address.

We also provide annual safeguarding refresher training to all those who work/volunteer with children, young people and adults.

Useful Numbers
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines are free and open 24 hours)
Childline: 0800 1111
ParentPlus: 07799 602858
Lancashire County Council: 0300 123 6720
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines are free and open 24 hours)

thirtyone:eight Christian charity 0303 003 1111
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

If you have immediate concerns call the Police (either as an emergency 999 or non emergency 101)

Safeguarding Handbook can be read here

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 9.15am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Our Sunday Service

The service begins at 9.15am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. During our services we will sing songs or hymns, pray some prayers, listen to the Bible, hear a sermon and pray for the world. We also receive Holy Communion, usually every other week.

images: Services

What about my children?

Children are welcome at all our services. Although we don't have specific groups for children during the morning service, they are always welcome and can often be found getting involved. We also have a room at the back with toys and craft materials for children to use.

Our main service which caters for children happens every Sunday afternoon at 4pm up in the hall at Holy Trinity, Hoghton. Everyone is welcome at 4forAll. This is a very informal service with songs, talking, prayers and crafts.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, in the evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev Hannah
Vicar

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes
Hannah