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Safeguarding resources

Key documents

The National Safeguarding Team has advised that the following documents have been removed from their website and are no longer to be used:

  • Parish Safeguarding Handbook
  • Protecting all God’s Children (2019)
  • Promoting a Safe Church (2006)

Please could we ask you not to refer to these documents going forward, and to dispose of any hard copies you may have.

All practice guidance can now be accessed via the Safeguarding e-manual, which holds parish resources temporarily while the Parish Safeguarding Toolkit is being developed. This is expected to be released in January 2026. The other documents will be/have been subsumed into revised guidance or codes.

Safer Environment and Activities Guidance (2019) - This document provides parishes with detailed guidance around Promoting a Safer Environment. It is intended to act as a ‘How to…’ guide to help churches meet that commitment in their everyday ministry. It covers topics such as expected standards of behaviour, adult-to-child ratios, parental consent, and risk assessments for activities. It has been produced to give clear guidance to many of the questions that parishes most often ask about keeping people safe in church. 

National News

You can read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team here.

National and Local Organisations

Here you can find a range of national and local organisations that offer support to those affected by and impacted by abuse and harm.

NSPCC

For adults concerned about a child, call: 0808 800 5000

The NSPCC website also provides safeguarding resources including advice on recognising grooming and teaching children about healthy relationships. Learn more.

ChildLine

For children and young people, call: 0800 1111

Hourglass 247 Helpline

Supporting older people affected by abuse. Call: 0808 808 8141

National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

Call: 0808 801 0331

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line

For anyone (male or female) aged 16+ open 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. Call: 0808 500 2222

Domestic Abuse

For anyone affected by Domestic Abuse, you can call

Stop It Now

If you’re concerned about your thoughts and feelings about children, or if you’re concerned about someone else, then call: 0808 1000 900

NHS

The NHS deliver a range of support for anyone who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Find more information here: www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault;

You can find your nearest Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) here: www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre. This service is free and confidential.

Other places you can get help include:

Further Resources

Thirtyone:eight

Thirtyone:eight is a Christian organisation, inspired to 'speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable' as it says in Proverbs 31:8 from where they get their name. You can find a wide range of resources, publications, support and training on their website.

Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO) National Group

The PSO National Group has created materials and resources which you can download for free. View them at this link.

Safeguarding Virtual Library 

The Safeguarding Virtual Library is a digital platform where individuals across the Church can access specific resources to help them in their understanding and practice of safeguarding. Anyone who has done any safeguarding training through the Safeguarding Training Portal should have login details, if you need any assistance please contact safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org

Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

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