Safeguarding

Sue Booth
(0113) 275 5266 or e-mail sueboothuk@hotmail.com. [Written communication should be sent care of the Diocesan Ofice.]

Sue is responsible for training in safeguarding training for workers with children and young people, and for training in the adult Safe Church policy. She is available for consultation on any concerns regarding children and vulnerable adults.

Documents

LATEST:

The new version of Taking Care, the Safeguarding Children Policy is now available, either as a complete document, or in separate sections.

Taking Care -  complete document

Separate sections

Cover and Policy statement

Contents

Bishop's Foreward

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Insurance Statement

Section 3 - Principles

Section 4 - Safe Working Practices

Section 5 - Child Abuse

Section 6 - Recruitment

Section 7 - Dealing with concerns

Appendix 1 - Risk Assessment

Appendix 2 - Model Parish Policy

Appendix 3 - Job Description form

Appendix 4.1 - Application form

Appendix 4.2  - Confidential Declaration

Appendix 5 - Policy Acceptance form

Appendix 6 - Activity Consent form

Appendix 7 - Reference Request letter

Appendix 8 - Resources and Information

Appendix 9 - Hall Hire Application form

Newsletters

Newsletter, February 2011
Newsletter, July 2010 - CRB checks

Below is a list of Word documents which together make up the Safe Church Policy.

Contents

Policy Statement

Section 1
Introduction

Section 2
Parish Implementation

Section 3
Useful Definitions

Section 4
General Points on Good Working Practice
Possible Indicators of Abuse
Code of Conduct: Guidelines
What to Do If You Suspect Abuse
Responding to Disclosures
Working With Those Who Present a Risk

Section 5
Recruitment Procedures

Section 6
Care of Adult Survivors

Appendix 1
Safe Church Policy - Parish Policy Statement

Appendix 2
Parish Action Plan

Appendix 3
Volunteer Role Description Form 

Appendix 4
Volunteer Application Form

Appendix 5
Confidential Declaration Form

Appendix 6
Policy Acceptance Form

Appendix 7
Resources and Information

Appendix 8
Allegations Policy