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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Model Parish Safeguarding Checklist


Description:
Checklist for parishes to ensure safeguarding requirements are being met.

Safeguarding Guidance for Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnerships


Description:
This joint practice guidance is intended to support the work of Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnerships, in respect of safeguarding children and adults.

Safer Recruitment and People Management


Description:
This section of the Church of England website is the House of Bishops Guidance on Safer Recruitment and People Management, which came into effect on the 4th January 2022.

Safeguarding in Religious Communities


Description:
This section of the Church of England website is the House of Bishops Guidance on Safeguarding in Religious Communities.

Childline Posters


Description:
A selection of posters from Childline to display in parishes.

Safer Environment and Activities


Description:
This document is for all those who need practical, straightforward and clear guidance regarding safeguarding children and adults in church.

Code of Safer Working Practice


Description:
The Code of Safer Working Practice expresses our commitment to demonstrating God’s love by placing the highest priority on the safety of those to whom we minister. It sets out what we expect from anyone who ministers in our church, in both paid or vo

Identifying and Reporting Safeguarding Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission; Guidance for DBF's, PCC's and Religious Communities (2019)


Description:
This House of Bishops’ guidance explains how to identify when a safeguarding Serious Incident occurs and sets out the procedure you should follow to report it to the Charity Commission

HM Government - Working together to Safeguard Children (2023)


Description:
A guide to multi-agency working to help, protect and promote the welfare of children.

HM Government - Information Sharing (2015)


Description:
Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers.

Safeguarding Records: Joint Practice Guidance for the Church of England and the Methodist Church.


Description:
This joint practice guidance is intended to support the work of Safeguarding Advisers and those working with children and adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect, where record keeping is required.

Central Council of Church Bell Ringers General Statement on safeguarding Children in Towers


Description:
General statement on Safeguarding Children in Towers

Safeguarding Serious Incident Reporting (PCC)


Description:
House of Bishops’ guidance on reporting safeguarding Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission and guidance on reporting other Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission.

Safeguarding Serious Incident Reporting (DBF)


Description:
House of Bishops’ guidance on reporting safeguarding Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission and guidance on reporting other Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission.

Safeguarding Serious Incident Reporting (Religious Communities)


Description:
House of Bishops’ guidance on reporting safeguarding Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission and guidance on reporting other Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission.

Glossary Reference Guide


Description:
This Appendix provides guidance on the key terminology used in the House of Bishops’ guidance (both in policy and associated practice guidance).

How to make a Safeguarding Serious Incident report to the Charity Commission


Description:
This guidance explains how to prepare a safeguarding Serious Incident Report and submit it to the Charity Commission.

Key roles and responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance


Description:
This document aims to clarify key safeguarding roles and responsibilities for church office holders and bodies within this complex structure to support a consistent approach to safeguarding across the whole Church.

Responding to Safeguarding Concerns or Allegations that relate to Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults


Description:
This practice guidance is for use by all those who have a role with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responding to, assessing and managing safeguarding concerns or allegations against church officers


Description:
This Practice Guidance also includes the Risk assessment and management of those that may pose a known risk to children, young people or vulnerable adults within a Christian Congregation or Community.
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