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Policies & protocols

Within our churches we are committed to respectful pastoral ministry to all adults and the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people.

Example job/role descriptions

Job/role description templates for a wide range of roles including Parish Safeguarding Officer, Youth Club leaders and helpers, Foodbank workers and more.

Policy and guidance for safer recruitment practices for people working or volunteering with children and adults. The Safer Recruitment Practice & People Management Guidance 2021 sets out the Church of England’s policy

Consent & declaration forms

Sample consent and permission forms, confidential declaration forms, reference forms and more. Confidential Declaration Form CDF Privacy notice 2023 (parish) Diocese of Norwich – Pro forma reference form Diocese of

Keith Makin report: John Smyth

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.

Independent advice

You may wish to report a concern independently from the church. Safe Spaces Safe Spaces (National Church-Related Abuse Support Service) – First Light Safe Spaces is a free and independent support

How do I report a concern

If you have a safeguarding concern, allegation or suspicions of abuse about a children or vulnerable adult, please immediately contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser using the following Report A Concern

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility The Diocese of Norwich is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham

Safeguarding Training

Details about our online and virtual training. Introduction to the Safeguarding Training modules; who needs to do what; how to access the online modules; and dates, times, venues and booking details for training events.

A smiling picture of Professor Jay who wrote the Safeguarding report

Future of Church Safeguarding Report

February 22, 2024 No Comments

The Future of Church Safeguarding Report was published on 21 February 2024 from Professor Alexis Jay. The work was commissioned following the termination of the contracts of the original Independent

New Safeguarding Trainer appointed

January 30, 2024 No Comments

Helen Norris has been appointed as a new trainer to join the safeguarding team within the Parish Support Team at the Diocese. Helen replaces Ruth Walker, who retired in January

Parish safeguarding officer