attention. Liaise with the individual Church Safeguarding Officers to ensure that they are being compliant with Connexional policy, procedures and guidance. Work with ministers and the District Safeguarding Officer to address safeguarding concerns. Work with the superintendent minister regarding any safeguarding concerns Inform the District Safeguarding Officer of any safeguarding concern or incident in the circuit within 24 on the referral form (please see the - 2015). Agree with the superintendent minister about how and where records are stored and who should have access. Meet with the Church Safeguarding Officers at least annually. Attend training as necessary. Attend district safeguarding events. Work with local ecumenical partners and their safeguarding representatives Review the circuit safeguarding policy at least annually and send an updated copy to the District Safeguarding Officer. Advise churches where necessary on their policies. Keep up to date with current policies and practice in statutory services and within the church. Meet for supervision and records to be signed and stored. Annually appraise the role of the CSO and the suitability of the post holder b) Procedures for circuit events involving children or vulnerable adults It is essential that circuit events that involve children or vulnerable adults do not slip through the net because they are not by one church. Circuit events to be notified to the DSO prior to these being agreed to ensure that all permissions, risk assessments and good practice guidelines are in place. c) Responsibility for those planning and leading the event All those involved in leading and running the event must be aware of the procedure. The event should have been planned effectively and attention given to the following issues: Risk assessment and suitability of the activity and the premises. The appointment of a team to take charge of the including safeguarding and first aid personnel. Particular health or ability needs should be taken into account. Numbers of children or vulnerable adults involved. Transportation following good practice guidelines. This information to be sent to the DSO PRIOR to the event being agreed for approval d) Key concepts and definitions Vulnerable Adults: Any adult aged 18 or over who, due to disability, mental function, age or illness or traumatic circumstances, may not be able to take care or protect themselves. Safeguarding and protecting children or vulnerable adults from maltreatment;
attention. Liaise with the individual Church Safeguarding Officers to ensure that they are being compliant with Connexional policy, procedures and guidance. Work with ministers and the District Safeguarding Officer to address safeguarding concerns. Work with the superintendent minister regarding any safeguarding concerns Inform the District Safeguarding Officer of any safeguarding concern or incident in the circuit within 24 on the referral form (please see the - 2015). Agree with the superintendent minister about how and where records are stored and who should have access. Meet with the Church Safeguarding Officers at least annually. Attend training as necessary. Attend district safeguarding events. Work with local ecumenical partners and their safeguarding representatives Review the circuit safeguarding policy at least annually and send an updated copy to the District Safeguarding Officer. Advise churches where necessary on their policies. Keep up to date with current policies and practice in statutory services and within the church. Meet for supervision and records to be signed and stored. Annually appraise the role of the CSO and the suitability of the post holder b) Procedures for circuit events involving children or vulnerable adults It is essential that circuit events that involve children or vulnerable adults do not slip through the net because they are not by one church. Circuit events to be notified to the DSO prior to these being agreed to ensure that all permissions, risk assessments and good practice guidelines are in place. c) Responsibility for those planning and leading the event All those involved in leading and running the event must be aware of the procedure. The event should have been planned effectively and attention given to the following issues: Risk assessment and suitability of the activity and the premises. The appointment of a team to take charge of the including safeguarding and first aid personnel. Particular health or ability needs should be taken into account. Numbers of children or vulnerable adults involved. Transportation following good practice guidelines. This information to be sent to the DSO PRIOR to the event being agreed for approval d) Key concepts and definitions Vulnerable Adults: Any adult aged 18 or over who, due to disability, mental function, age or illness or traumatic circumstances, may not be able to take care or protect themselves. Safeguarding and protecting children or vulnerable adults from maltreatment;
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