Child Protection policies

Safeguarding Children in the Diocese of Worcester

(click on the links below to reach the different elements of the document)

	Diocesan Guidelines - main policy document

	Appendix 1: Parish Safeguarding children policy document
	Appendix 2: Use of church halls for activities outside the control of the PCC
	Appendix 3a: Confidential declaration (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).
	Appendix 3a: Application form to name referees
	Appendix 3b: Reference cover letter
	Appendix 3b: References proforma
	Appendix 3c: Disclosure of Criminal Records - Verification of Identity Certificate
	Appendix 3d: Proforma for parish log of appointments and applications
	Appendix 3e: Application to be a parish or area representative
	Appendix 3e: Guidance note for parish representatives
	Appendix 4: Policy documents (including: Sample policy statement of the recruitment of ex-offenders, Sample parish statement of policy in respect of Disclosures from the Criminal Records Bureau, The policy of the Bishop of Worcester in his corporate capacity in respect of Disclosures from the Criminal Records Bureau, Statement of policy signed on behalf of Worcester DBF Ltd.)

The Church of England's Child Protection Policy - Protecting All God's Children (external 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 - Andrea Lugo, Administrator, 01905 732811

• Does a particular post need a CRB form? - Maria Johnson, Bishop’s Representative for Child Protection, 01886 853566

• Any issues concerning child protection - Maria Johnson, Bishop’s Representative for Child Protection, 01886 853566

• Information and bookings for child protection training courses - Andrea Lugo, Administrator 01905 732811

• Training for children’s groups - 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 Andrea Lugo, Diocesan Administrator for CRB (01905 732811). 

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.