7.1 Safeguarding – Children (under 18)
The diocese has a duty of care under the law of the land to protect children in its care, to keep them safe and sound, whether in church premises, community facilities, diocesan residential centres or the homes of adult leaders and helpers.
Diocesan people (paid or voluntary) who in the course of their activities have specific or frequent contact with children/young people under eighteen years of age are required to have an enhanced disclosure check to be carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service before commencing those activities. In short, the Church has to ensure there is adequate, secure supervision of and a safe environment for people in its care.
The complete diocesan policy on child protection issues may be found on the diocesan website. All major national church publications can also be obtained from Church House publishing.
7.2 Safeguarding - Vulnerable adults
The diocese has an equal duty of care to protect vulnerable adults. The complete diocesan policy on vulnerable adults may be found may be found on the diocesan website.