update policies based upon feedback and a has worked and what has not ‘what approach’. We will liaise and work with the National church to develop said process, policy and strategic direction that account of the national picture and the needs of the larger Anglican Communion. We will be open and transparent we will participate in an independently – chaired diocese level Safeguarding Board who will be consulted and provide direction/ accountability of the Diocese level safeguarding operation. We will advise and assist the local Parishes and churches of the Diocese to develop and discharge their responsibilities as per this and national policies. We will provide professional advice and support to Diocese, Parish and Church Leadership as well as other corporate functions within the Diocese (communications, Human resources etc). 3.4 - Cathedral, Parish Church and Deanery Safeguarding roles, responsibilities and duties The National and Diocese safeguarding Policies act as guides to Parishes, Churches and Deaneries. However the duty for planning on how to implement is the responsibility of individual Parishes and Churches and their respective PCC, Priest (or team ministries), church leaders and Safeguarding co-ordinators. Policies provided by National Church and Diocese are to assist Parishes and individual churches to understand their obligations and hence assist them to develop and maintain a safe environment for children, young persons and vulnerable adults. In order to do this Churches and Parishes will undertake to develop strategies to accomplish the actions identified below (but not restricted to), Recent changes; It is now the responsibility of the Priest and PCC to pay due attention to safeguarding Policy and procedure. Changes recently taking effect mean that failure to comply and show diligence may result in CDM processes. Safe recruitment Parishes and churches will engage in, utilise and proactively – ensure that those working with Children, young persons and vulnerable adults in churches and church related activities and environments are known and DBS checked regardless of being volunteers or employees. Deaneries will ensure that verifiers for ID are available to operate in validating identifications as part of the DBS checks.
update policies based upon feedback and a ‘what has worked and what has not approach’. We will liaise and work with the National church to develop said process, policy and strategic direction that account of the national picture and the needs of the larger Anglican Communion. We will be open and transparent – we will participate in an independently chaired diocese level Safeguarding Board who will be consulted and provide direction/ accountability of the Diocese level safeguarding operation. We will advise and assist the local Parishes and churches of the Diocese to develop and discharge their responsibilities as per this and national policies. We will provide professional advice and support to Diocese, Parish and Church Leadership as well as other corporate functions within the Diocese (communications, Human resources etc). 3.4 - Cathedral, Parish Church and Deanery Safeguarding roles, responsibilities and duties The National and Diocese safeguarding Policies act as guides to Parishes, Churches and Deaneries. However the duty for planning on how to implement is the responsibility of individual Parishes and Churches and their respective PCC, Priest (or team ministries), church leaders and Safeguarding co-ordinators. Policies provided by National Church and Diocese are to assist Parishes and individual churches to understand their obligations and hence assist them to develop and maintain a safe environment for children, young persons and vulnerable adults. In order to do this Churches and Parishes will undertake to develop strategies to accomplish the actions identified below (but not restricted to), Recent changes; It is now the responsibility of the Priest and PCC to pay due attention to safeguarding Policy and procedure. Changes recently taking effect mean that failure to comply and show diligence may result in CDM processes. Safe recruitment – Parishes and churches will engage in, utilise and proactively ensure that those working with Children, young persons and vulnerable adults in churches and church related activities and environments are known and DBS checked regardless of being volunteers or employees. Deaneries will ensure that verifiers for ID are available to operate in validating identifications as part of the DBS checks.