Safeguarding for Group Leaders
Launde Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Our Safeguarding Co-ordinator Graeme Ostah. The Warden and Trustees of Launde Abbey agreed on a revised “Policy and Practices for the Safeguarding of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults” in January 2024. Being an independent Charity managed and overseen by staff and trustees who are largely drawn from ordained clergy, Launde’s policy is based upon the “Parish Safeguarding Handbook: Promoting a Safer Church” published by the Church of England. Copies of both are kept in Reception and can also be downloaded by clicking on the links embedded in this text.
If you wish to bring a group to Launde Abbey which includes children (under 16 years of age), young people (under 18 years of age) or vulnerable adults, you will need to:
- Provide Launde with a current copy of your own safeguarding policy. We will keep this on file for future reference should you wish to revisit Launde.
- Complete and sign the Declaration (Appendix B) which forms part of Launde’s policy.
- Complete a Launde Abbey Risk Assessment (docx or pdf).
- Return both the signed Declaration and the Risk Assessment, which will form part of your contractual agreement, to Launde’s Safeguarding Co-ordinator no later than 2 weeks before the start date of your retreat or activity.
Who to contact
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult call 999 and ask for the police
Or for up to date local Social Services contacts visit the following links:
For Leicestershire…
Adults Protecting adults at risk – safeguarding | Leicestershire County Council
Children Child protection and safeguarding | Leicestershire County Council
For Rutland…
Adults Safeguarding adults | Rutland County Council
Children Report a concern about a child or young person | Rutland County Council
For Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub …
For Leicester Diocesan Safeguarding Team…
Safeguarding – Diocese of Leicester (anglican.org)
For Peterborough Diocesan Safeguarding Team…
Safeguarding – Diocese of Peterborough (peterborough-diocese.org.uk)Office hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
If you have concerns for a child, young person or vulnerable adult who is not in immediate danger:
Graeme Ostah (Operations Manager) or Revd Alison Myers (Warden), are Safeguarding Co-ordinators for Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults is available to speak to guests, staff and volunteers and can be contacted 01572717254 or email [email protected].
If they are not available or you wish to speak to someone else please contact Rachael Spiers, the Leicester Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, through the links above. More information about Leicester Diocesan safeguarding policies and provision can be found at: Safeguarding – Diocese of Leicester (anglican.org)
Are you worried about domestic abuse or sexual violence either current or historical?
The following links may provide useful guidance, and support, including people to contact.
Free from Violence & Abuse | Support & Services | Freeva
Home – Safe Spaces England and Wales
UAVA can be contacted by phoning 0808 80 200 28.