Safeguarding
Download a continuation sheet for your CRB application here:
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CRB Newsletter
Click HERE to download the February 2011 Diocese of Sheffield, Safeguarding Newsletter.
Safeguarding vulnerable adults policy
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 September 2011 09:01
The New Safe Church Policy has been distributed to all parishes in the diocese and the new Safeguarding Children Policy is also available. Please click on the links below to see a preview of the Safe Church Policy.
Contents
Policy Statement
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Parish Implementation
Section 3 - Useful Definitions
Section 4 - Promoting Good Working Practice
a. General Points on Good Working Practice
b. Possible Indicators of Abuse
c. Code of Conduct: Guidelines
d. What to Do If You Suspect Abuse
e. Responding to Disclosures
f. 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
To help explain complicated procedures (eg, what to do if a child has confided in you) we have used flow-charts where possible.
If you have any comments about the handbook, please contact the Diocesan Child Protection Adviser (DCPA)
Telephone: 0113 2755266 Email:
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Safeguarding children policy
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 September 2011 09:05
Safeguarding Children Policy Statement
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Insurance Statement
Youth Group Insurance Scheme
Section 3 - Safeguarding Children Guidelines
Principles Of The House Of Bishops' Policy
Safe From Harm Guidelines For Working With Children
Responsibilities Of The P.C.C.
Responsibilities Of The Parish Safeguarding Children Representatives
Section 4 - Safe Working Practices
General Advice
Personal Tasks
Staffing Ratios
Dealing With Physical Contact
Managing Difficult Behaviour
Inappropriate Behaviour By Children Towards Adults
Unaccompanied Children
Making And Publishing Images Of Children
Guidelines For The Use Of The Internet
Working With Those Who May Pose A Risk To Children
Safeguarding Guidelines For Home-Based Youth Groups (Cell Groups)
Health & Safety
Use Of Transport
Outdoor Adventure Activity
Section 5 - Allegations Policy
Dealing With Allegations Made Against Clergy, Staff Or Volunteers
Employment Issues
Advice For Any Person Receiving An Allegation Or Concern
Do's And Do Not's
Disclosures Of Abuse From A Child Or Young Person
Section 6 - Child Abuse
What Is Child Abuse?
Significant Harm And Child In Need
Abuse Within A Church Context
Children And Young People Who Abuse
Who Abuses Children?
Common Signs And Symptoms Of Child Abuse
What To Do If You Suspect Abuse
If A Child Discloses To You
Disclosures Of Historical Abuse
Survivors Of Abuse
Section 7 - Recruitment
Parish Process Of Recruitment
Helpers Aged Under 18
Crb Disclosures
Process
Portability Arrangements Applicants From Other Countries
Appendix 1: Health & Safety Risk Assessment
Appendix 2: Safeguarding Children Model Parish Policy
Appendix 3: Volunteer Role Description Form
Appendix 4: Volunteer Application Form And Confidential Declaration Form
Appendix 5: Policy Acceptance Form
Appendix 6: Activity Consent Form
Appendix 7: Reference Request Letter
Appendix 8: Resources And Information
Appendix 9: Premises Booking Form
Links:
- Childline 24 hour phone helpline for children and young people
- NSPCC helpline and information on all aspects of child abuse and child protection
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| 01-Introduction.doc | 05/10/10 10:40 | |
| 02-Insurance.doc | 05/10/10 10:39 | |
| 03-Guidelines.doc | 05/10/10 10:39 | |
| 04-Safe-Working-Practices.doc | 05/10/10 10:39 | |
| 05-Allegations-policy.doc | 05/10/10 10:39 | |
| 06-Child-Abuse.doc | 05/10/10 10:39 | |
| 07-Recruitment.doc | 05/10/10 10:38 | |
| Appendix1-Risk-Assessment.doc | 05/10/10 10:38 | |
| Appendix2-Model-Parish-Policy.doc | 05/10/10 10:38 | |
| Appendix3-Volunteer-Role-Description-Form.doc | 05/10/10 10:37 | |
| Appendix4a-Volunteer-Application-Form.doc | 05/10/10 10:37 | |
| Appendix4b-Confidential-declaration.doc | 05/10/10 10:37 | |
| Appendix5-Policy-Acceptance-Form.doc | 05/10/10 10:37 | |
| Appendix6-Activity-Consent-Form.doc | 05/10/10 10:37 | |
| Appendix7-Reference-Request-Letter.doc | 05/10/10 10:36 | |
| Appendix8-Resources-and-Information.doc | 05/10/10 10:36 | |
| Appendix9-Hall-Hire-Application-Form.doc | 05/10/10 10:36 |
