Safeguarding Policies and Resources

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The House of Bishops commends this practice guidance for use by Religious Communities, Dioceses and the National Church Institutions.

Download a Parish Safeguarding Policy template

The PCC’s annual report must report on safeguarding, here are some guidance notes.

All forms of domestic abuse are wrong and must stop. We are committed to promoting and supporting safer environments. Read the diocesan policy statement on domestic abuse.

The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. Read the diocesan policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

A short video about Empowering Children

Video resource from the Diocese of Newcastle, created in response to survivors stories.

This short video features people on the ground talking in their own words about their experiences with Safer Recruitment and People Management.

Information about how to access and use the Safeguarding Dashboard

Download templates and posters to display within your church.