Parish Resources

National Safeguarding Standards Resources 

The Church of England is investing in a ground-breaking programme of safeguarding training and resources, created especially for children and young people.

This page contains resources offered by survivors of clerical abuse.

Templates and background docs to accompany Church of England safeguarding policy and practice guidance.

Documentation, resources and tools for the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards and Quality Assurance Framework.

This page lists a range of resources which have been developed for dioceses, cathedrals and other Church Bodies to support the implementation of the "Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse" House of Bishops' Guidance.

Church of England safeguarding standards published 

To: bishops, deans, archdeacons, clergy, diocesan secretaries, diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers/advisers, parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, diocesan communications officers, and principals of TEIs.

This section sets out definitions and signs of abuse, updating existing House of Bishops guidance. You may see, hear or observe these signs as part of the life of your Church, or as part of your engagement in the wider community.