At St Laurence and All Saints, we are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims / perpetrators of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults.
The Parochial Church Council of St Laurence and All saints has adopted the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement and the policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website at https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding and the Chelmsford Diocese website at https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Veronica Newman, who may be contacted at church or by email safeguarding@st-laurence.org.uk. In addition, for Diocesan Safeguarding contacts please click here.
Below are several contact details for safeguarding organisations and charities, however, if you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please contact the police by dialling 999.
Southend Safeguarding (Childrens) Partnership (SSCP) works with public agencies and community organisations to improve safeguarding in Southend. The Safeguarding Boards cannot accept case referrals from professionals or act on concerns from members of the public. Please do not use the contact information below to refer a case to Southend Borough Council Social Care. If you are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of a child please email fct@southend.gov.uk or call 01702 215007 for assistance from the Children’s Social Care Team.
Southend Local Safeguarding Children Board
Floor 7,
Southend Civic Centre,
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6ER
Tel: 01702 534706
Email: LSCB@southend.gov.uk
Southend SAB works with public agencies and community organisations to improve safeguarding in Southend. The Safeguarding Boards cannot accept case referrals from professionals or act on concerns from members of the public. Please do not use the contact information below to refer a case to Southend Borough Council Social Care. If you are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of an adult please email accessteam@southend.gov.uk or call 01702 215008 option 1 for assistance from the Adults’ Social Care Team.
Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB)
Floor 7,
Southend Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6ER
Tel: 01702 534706
Email: SAB@southend.gov.uk