Introduction to the procedures manual
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Key Principles and Values
Organisational Structure and Key Roles
National Safeguarding Structure diagram
Local Safeguarding Structure diagram
Children – management of allegations and concerns
Adults – management of allegations and concerns
Quick Guide – responding to allegations
Disclosure of abuse and the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Safeguarding in Independent Schools associated with Religious Congregations
Safeguarding Plans – management of risk and support within the Church
Risk Information Framework
Cross boundary placements
Policy on the support of those affected by allegations of abuse within a Church setting
Commissioning independent investigations and independent assessments
Information Sharing Overview
National Safeguarding Information Sharing Protocol
Appendix 1 - Information Sharing Agreement
Appendix 2 - Information Sharing Request Form
CSAS General Privacy Notice
Information Security Policy for DBS
Disclosure of child and adult protection records in court proceedings
Safeguarding Record Retention Schedule
Creating a safer environment – guidance
Code of Conduct – leaders and helpers
Code of Conduct – Children and young people
Safer recruitment policy and procedure
Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Flowchart - recruitment and appointment process planner
Flowchart – safer recruitment of new volunteers
Policy and Procedure – The temporary ministry of priests within England and Wales
Policy and Procedure – The temporary ministry of non-ordained religious within England and Wales
Policy and Procedure – The temporary ministry of Deacons and Seminarians within England and Wales
Policy and procedure – DBS online update service and online status checks
Policy and procedure for the handling of DBS related complaints
Policy and procedure on the management of blemished SSDs and Disclosure Certificates
Blemished Disclosure risk assessment form
The DBS and the Catholic Church in England and Wales
Eligibility for DBS Disclosure Applications
Decision making tool for supervision
DBS definition of a volunteer
Disclosure for Seminarians and Religious in Formation
ID verification flowchart
Completion of paper applications for DBS Disclosures
Renewal of criminal record checks
Appointment and removal of Countersignatories
Access to the National Database
Protocol for Communication and Cooperation between Safeguarding Commissions
Induction pack for Parish Safeguarding Representatives
Induction pack for Commission Members
Commission Chair – model person specification and role description
National standards for induction, supervision, support, training and appraisal
Recording a disclosure, allegation or concern
Supporting people who may be experiencing domestic abuse
Conducting an initial meeting to inform an individual that safeguarding concerns have arisen or an allegation has been made
Safeguarding and the Ministry of Healing
Re-integration into Ministry
How to respond, listen to and support victims and survivors of abuse
Making a complaint about safeguarding services
Abuse and neglect in adults
Adult Safeguarding - six key principles underpin all adult safeguarding work
Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Protecting people from radicalisation and PREVENT
Temporary removal from ministry
Disciplinary penal process for Clerics
Information Sheet - Dismissal and Dispensation from the Obligations of the Clerical state for Diocesan Clergy
Information Sheet – Dismissal and Dispensation from the Religious Life and from the Obligations of the Clerical State for Religious Clergy
Information Sheet – Dismissal and Dispensation from the Religious Life of those who are not Clerics
Responsibilities of dioceses and religious congregations towards clergy and religious against whom allegations have been made
CASE 1 – Written Agreement for volunteers
CASE 2 – Application for approval of events and activities
CASE 4 – Parental consent for an activity
PHOTO1 – Consent to the safe use of images
CASE 5 - Session Recording Sheet
CASE 6 - Incident Report Form
CASE 9 - Declaration on Safeguarding Procedures
Safeguarding Plan for Clergy when an allegation has been made and pending the outcome of statutory safeguarding investigations
Safeguarding Plan for Clergy when statutory investigations have concluded and concerns remain
Safeguarding Plan for Clergy who have a conviction for an offence against a child or adult at risk
Safeguarding Plan for Religious when an allegation has been made and pending the outcome of statutory safeguarding investigations
Safeguarding Plan for Religious when statutory investigations have concluded and concerns remain
Safeguarding Plan for Religious who have a conviction of an offence against a child or adult at risk
Safeguarding Plan for Lay Persons
Testimonials of Suitability for Ministry – Diocesan Clergy
Testimonial of Suitability for Ministry – Religious Clergy
Testimonial of Suitability for Ministry – Non-ordained Religious
DBS 1 – Volunteer Registration Form
DBS 2 – Volunteer reference
DBS 3a - confirmation of identity- applicants from the UK or EEA & volunteers from outside the UK or EEA
DBS 3b – Confirmation of identity – applicants from outside the UK or EEA (not volunteers)
DBS 4 – Safeguarding self-declaration
DBS 5 – request to withdraw consent to checking online update service
DBS9 – Confidentiality agreement
DBS10 – Countersignatory agreement
DBS 11 – Request for new countersignatory
DBS12 – Request for removal of a countersignatory
DBS13 – Update Service Identity Verification Form
DBS14 – Ebulk end user agreement
DBS15 – Information security incident form
DBS16 - DBS Ebulk exit form
DBS17 - Applicant consent for DBS processing
Form 1 – Supervision Agreement
Form 2 – Supervision Agenda
Form 3 – Record of supervision
Form 4 – Record of individual case discussion
Form A – Preparation by role holder for appraisal
Form B – Appraisal preparation – supervisor/manager
Form C – Annual appraisal summary
National review monitoring template
National review report template