Protection and Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding

Introduction

This area provides information about the local approach in the Cathedral and the Diocese to the protection and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and includes:

• Adopting safeguarding policy in the parish
• The approval process for volunteers
• What to do if you have concerns
• Advice, bell ringing, posters, training
• Governance arrangements & Annual Report

The Church of England  has an easy access safeguarding policy for both adults and children and young people: Safeguarding Statement: Download 

The Church of England has five sets of guidance:

Children and Young People:  Protecting all God's children 4th Edition

Adults who are vulnerable:     Promoting a safe church 

To those who have been sexually abused   Responding Well

Safer Recruiting:    Safe Recruiting (Interim Policy)

Domestic Abuse   Responding to domestic abuse

Click on the title of the documents above to access an electronic copy or you can buy one (except Safer Recruiting)at Church House book shop http://www.chbookshop.co.uk/index2.asp

If you have any comments or need help contact Simon Payne, Safeguarding Advisor