The Church Of England Safeguarding Policy
A Policy notice template that can be displayed in a church and on websites
Please visit the Safeguarding e-manual for recently revised guidance
National Safeguarding Standards have been recently developed by the National Church and can be found here
For Parish Safeguarding Officers
- The Parish Safeguarding Officer
- Model Parish Safeguarding Checklist
- Model Parish Safeguarding Officer Role
Information for PTOs to help determine which level of training is needed
Safer Practice
- Safer Environment & Activities
- Code of Safer Working Practice
- Guidelines for Children and Youth Ministry in Personal Homes
- Guidance for Lone Working
- Bishops Direction under Canon F16(2) Plays & Concerts
- Practice Guidance for Bishops Direction under Canon F16(2)
- Policy and Guidance for Managing Allegations
- Raising Concerns & Whistleblowing Policy and Guidance
Safer Recruitment
- Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance
- Parish Induction Process
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
- Guidance on Writing Job & Role Descriptions
Further Policy and Practice Guidance
- Church of England Policy and Practice Guidance
- Key roles and responsibilities of church office holders
- Parishes and GDPR
- Records and Information Management
- Safeguarding Responsibilities for Church Wardens
Other HR policies provided by the Diocese can be found here
More templates and resources produced by the Church of England can be found here