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
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