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Safeguarding Children in the Diocese of Worcester

The Diocese of Worcester is committed to the House of Bishops' Safeguarding Children Policy ‘Protecting All God's Children' (2004) 4th edition 2010 and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance for the welfare of children and young people. We offer approved training in the Safeguarding of children and procedures and good practice to all clergy and lay people, paid and unpaid, who work with children and young people in the Diocese.

Maria Johnson, Bishop's Representative for Child Protection tel 01886 889216.

Child Protection Policy documents are available below. For general and training information, see Children's Work - Child Protection

Child Protection Policies

Child Protection Policy (main document only)

Child Protection Policy - all Appendices

Forms from within the Appendices, available separately:

Child Protection Appendix Extract - Confidential declaration form (The final two pages are taken from the House of Bishop's Policy and are mandatory. These are supplemented by two additional pages at the beginning which may be adapted to suit local needs).

Child Protection Appendix Extract - Confidential Declaration (...)

Child Protection Appendix Extract - Reference Covering Letter

Child Protection Appendix Extract - References Proforma

Child Protection Appendix Extract - Disclosure of Criminal Records (...)

Child Protection Appendix Extract - Parish Log Proforma

Child Protection Appendix Extract - Parish/Area Rep Application Form

The Church of England's Child Protection Policy - click here for the link

Child Protection and Criminal Records Bureau Queries Who's Who?

The following people are available to deal with enquiries:

• To obtain a form and for help completing the CRB forms - contact the CRB Administrator, 01905 732811 ( )
• Any issues concerning child protection - Maria Johnson, Bishop's Representative for Child Protection, 01886 889216
• Information and bookings for child protection training courses - contact the CRB Administrator 01905 732811 ( )
• Training for children's groups - Emma Petifer, Children's Officer, 01905 732825
• Training for youth groups - Sarah Brush, Youth Officer 01905 732825

Further copies of the disclosure application forms can be obtained from the Diocesan Administrator for CRB (01905 732811 or crbadmin@cofe-worcester.org.uk).

Please do not use forms obtained from other organisations to apply for CRB disclosure for volunteers or those seeking paid jobs in the Diocese of Worcester.

Child Protection Training 2011

The new programme of basic awareness training sessions has now been arranged.  These courses are intended for volunteers, lay-workers and clergy working with children and young people under 18 in churches.  The course is run by the Diocesan Child Protection training team.

There is an expectation that those working with children should attend this training course (which is specific to the church environment) within 12 months of taking up post, even if they already have knowledge of safeguarding issues.

Child Protection training

Churchwardens and PCC members are also welcome.

Courses run from 7.30 to 9.30 pm.  There is no charge for the course but it is essential to book in advance to ensure that events are viable.

Please give  for each place reserved: Name, Address, Telephone contact, Email contact, Parish

If you have any queries do contact the CRB administrator on 01905 732811 Monday to Thursday mornings before 12.30.