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

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

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

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

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Policies
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General statement on Safeguarding Children in Towers

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

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Policies
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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.

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Parish Resources
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Download templates and posters to display within your church.

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Policies
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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.

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DBS Documents
Video Resources
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The DBS have produced a new guide to DBS checks comprising of a YouTube Video and accompanying leaflet.

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Video Resources
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A short video about Empowering Children

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

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Video Resources
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A helpful Safer Recruitment and People Management video for use in parishes as required, to help with implementing new guidance and policy.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance

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Parish Resources
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Information about how to access and use the Safeguarding Dashboard