Working Safely with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

The welfare of children and young people, aged 0 to 17, and adults experiencing greater or lesser degrees of vulnerability at different times who attend worship and activities in our Church is paramount. We seek to listen to them and treat them with respect and integrity at all times, working in ways that are open and accountable and responding promptly to any concerns

Anyone who has contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their church role must follow The Church of England's Code of Safer Working Practice and Safer Environments & Activities Guidance:

+ Safer Environment & Activities

+ Code of Safer Working Practice

Resources for Safer Practice

You can find further templates and forms on The Church of England website here and Thirtyone:eight have a range of help guides on their website here.

An animated video to show to children and young people - We all have a right to feel safe all of the time - is available by logging in to your national safeguarding training portal account under the resources menu - for teaching / empowering children