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.

Policy documents

Click on the title to read the Taking Care Policy, which is a pdf file. Click here if you want to download Adobe's free pdf reader.

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