Safeguarding Contacts

Last updated July 2025

Statutory safeguarding partners

Children’s Social Care – Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Any new concern about abuse or neglect
Office hours: 01925 443 322 (opt 1 → 1)
Out‑of‑hours: 01925 443 322 (opt 2)
Written referrals: childreferral@warrington.gov.uk
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Allegations about anyone working or volunteering with children – contact within 1 working day
Phone: 01925 442 079
Email: LADO@warrington.gov.uk
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership – Business Unit
Policy queries, training, Section 11 audits, multi‑agency learning
Phone: 01925 443 126
Email: safeguardingpartnerships@warrington.gov.uk
NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB – Safeguarding Team
Health information‑sharing / professional advice
Email: cheshireicbsafeguarding@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Cheshire Constabulary
Crime in progress 999 | Non‑emergency 101

Early Help Support Team (EHA / TAF guidance)
Families who need support below child‑protection threshold; referrals to Family Hub
Phone: 01925 443 136
Email: earlyhelpsupport@warrington.gov.uk

Sean Augustin – Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA)
Lead adviser (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00)
Office: 01928 718 834 (opt 4)
Mobile: 07704 338 885
Email: safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
Safeguarding Team office
General enquiries, policy questions, training bookings
Phone: 01928 718 834 (opt 4)
Email: safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
Out‑of‑hours duty (Thirtyone:eight)
Urgent advice evenings / weekends when diocesan team unavailable
Phone: 0303 003 1111

Immediate danger? Call 999, then notify MASH.
Serious safeguarding concern but not 999? Ring MASH, then email childreferral@warrington.gov.uk.
Allegation against a church officer or volunteer? Phone the LADO and the DSA the same day.
Early pastoral worries? With consent, involve the Early Help Support Team.
Policy or training query? Email the Safeguarding Partnership Business Unit or diocesan office.

Last reviewed: July 2025