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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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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This joint practice guidance is intended to support the work of Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnerships, in respect of safeguarding children and adults.
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The policy for safeguarding children and young people in the Church of England (4th edition,2010)
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The handbook brings into one place the key safeguarding responsibilities for parishes that are outlined in the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
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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.
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This section of the Church of England website is the House of Bishops Guidance on Safeguarding in Religious Communities.
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This Framework sets out details of the Church’s safeguarding learning pathways, and expectations of Church officers in respect of those pathways.
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This document is for all those who need practical, straightforward and clear guidance regarding safeguarding children and adults in church.
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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
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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
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A guide to multi-agency working to help, protect and promote the welfare of children.
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Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers.
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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.
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This practice guidance is for use by all those who have a role with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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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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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.