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  CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE > CHILD PROTECTION

Safeguarding in the Diocese of Sheffield 

Safe Church Policy - Vulnerable Adults

The New Safe Church Policy is being distributed to all parishes within the next few days, and now, the new Safeguarding Children Policy is also available.    Please click on the links below to see a preview of the Safe Church Policy.  The Safeguarding Children Policy will be available on the website and to your parish within the next few weeks.

Contents

Policy Statement
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Parish Implementation
Section 3 Useful Definitions
Section 4 Promoting Good Working Practice
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

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: Sue.booth@sheffield.anglican.org

Safeguarding Children Policy

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

Click on the links to visit other sites dealing with areas of Child Protection:

Childline 24 hour phone helpline for children and young people
NSPCC helpine and information on all aspects of child abuse and child protection

 

   
 
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