The parish of Langton Herring: St Peter is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm. We are committed to ensuring that our parish provides a safe environment for everyone, especially children and young people who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies for 'A Safer Church'.

If you have any concerns that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm. Or you need to speak to someone. Or you are a victim of domestic or sexual abuse. Or you need Survivor care and support
Please contact:
Our Safeguarding Officer
Les Keatley Phone: 07833545450 or send a text and he will come back to you. Email: [email protected]
Diocese Safeguarding team:
The team is available from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You can:
Email [email protected]
Phone 07500 664800 (Monday to Thursday inclusive and on call Monday and Tuesday evenings until 9pm)
Phone 07469 857888 (Tuesday to Friday inclusive and on call Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 9pm)
If your query is urgent or out of hours, please contact thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.
Local authority’s children or adult social care services:
Children (CHAD) Tel: 01305 228866
Adults and young adults 18-25 Tel: 01305 221016
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 in an emergency.
Benefice Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]