Safeguarding Policies and Parish Resources
In this section you will find Safeguarding policies, gudiance and resources. Click on the headings below to view these links and downloads, or use the search option below. If you can't find what you are looking for, please do get in touch.
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Flowchart to help assess level of personal risk when undertaking church activities.
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This document sets out the Church of England’s Domestic Abuse Policy and the detailed practice guidance on how the Church of England will implement its domestic abuse policy.
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Safe Spaces poster for display with tear-off strips containing the Safe Spaces phone number.
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Form for passenger consent when being transported in private vehicles on behalf of the PCC.
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This privacy notice accompanies the model release form (photography).
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Template for risk assessing church activities which can be amended as needed.
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Checklist for parishes to ensure safeguarding requirements are being met.
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Consent form for photographing or recording individuals.
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Safe Spaces poster for display with tear-off strips containing the Safe Spaces phone number.
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Template registration form for activities or trips involving children or vulnerable adults.
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A template risk assessment form for those visiting people in their homes.
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Template agreement for volunteer drivers to complete before driving children or vulnerable adults on behalf of the church or PCC.
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Template to record key contacts for safeguarding in the parish.
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A template form that can be provided to those hiring church premises externally ensuring they comply with safeguarding requirements.
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The House of Bishops commends this practice guidance for use by Religious Communities, Dioceses and the National Church Institutions.
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This policy sets out the requirements and good practice advice for Church Bodies on developing healthy cultures, which prevent harm from taking place and ensure disclosures can be made safely when harm does occur.