Policy Statements / Notices
Promoting a Safer Church poster incorporating relevant contact details
Policies and advice
The House of Bishops
Glossary Reference Guide
Promoting a Safer Church – House of Bishop’s policy statement (2017)
Responding Well to Domestic Abuse 2017
Safeguarding Joint Practice Guidance - Safeguarding Records 2015
Safeguarding Joint Practice Guidance- leps 2015
Safeguarding Practice Guidance - Safeguarding in Religious Communities 2015
Safeguarding Practice Guidance - Safer Recruitment 2016
For model recruitment forms please go to ‘Diocesan policies/guidance’ below
Safeguarding Training and Development Practice Guidance (2017)
Promoting a Safe Church (2006)
Protecting All God's Children (2010)
Responding to assessing and managing concerns or allegations against church officers (Repleaces - Chapter 7 ‘Managing Allegations against Church Officers’, Chapter 8 ‘Suspected abusers and known offenders’ and ‘the model agreement with offender’ in ‘Protecting All God’s Children 2010’) and replaces Promoting a Safe Church (2006) (that relates to concerns or allegations against church officers)
Responding Well (Sexual Abuse) (2011)
Roles and responsibilities practice guidance
Diocesan policies/guidance
Responding Positively to those who have suffered Sexual Abuse (2012)
The Protection and Safeguarding of Children Policy (revised Sept 2015)
The Protection and Safeguarding of Adults when they are Vulnerable (revised Sept 2015)
Parental Consent Form for Single Events
Registration Parental Consent form for regular specified group activities
Health and Safety Check List - children and young people
Activities Check List Form and Risk Assessment Form - children & young people
Responding to CP concerns actions plan & check list for those making referrals
Complaints and whistle blowing policy
Model recruitment forms
Safer Recruitment - Appendix 3 Model Application Form
Safer Recruitment - Appendix 4 Model Reference Form
Safer Recruitment - Appendix 5 Declaration Form
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