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

Safe Practice Leaflets for Leaders & Helpers

• Types and Signs of Abuse

• Domestic Abuse

• Safeguarding Under 18s

• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

• Using Social Media

• Safeguarding Ourselves in Pastoral Relationships

• How We Look After You (Children)

 

More Information About Safer Practice

• Good Practice for Working with Adults

• Health and Safety Checklist for Children

• Lone Working

• Sexting: Youth Produced Sexual Images

  Being Connected with Zoom Safely

  Video Calling Young People

  Video Calling Children

 

Templates & Forms

• Model Activity Risk Assessment

• Model Consent Form: Photography

• Model Consent Form: Transport

• Model Personal Risk Assessment Tool

• Model Registration Form: Activities & Trips

• Model Risk Assessment Checklist for Home Visiting

• Model Volunteer Driver Agreement

 

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.