London Safeguarding Children Board Developing safeguarding policies and good working practice with...

London Safeguarding Children Board

Developing safeguarding policies and good working

practice with children in faith communities.

30th April 2009

London Safeguarding Children Board

David Pearson

Bob Pull

London Safeguarding Children Board

Who are CCPAS

CCPAS 10 standards

Some practicalities

Kids Are Safe Here DVD

Group discussion

London Safeguarding Children Board

CCPAS is the only independent Christian charity providing professional advice, support, training and resources in all areas of safeguarding children and those affected by abuse.

CCPAS Services

Policy and good practice guidance

24hr helpline

Support and training

Publications and resources

Project specifically with African . . Churches (Bob Pull)

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10 standards based on ‘Working . . . Together’

Comprehensive manual

‘Key Facts’ summary – see . . . . http://www.ccpas.co.uk/Documents/key%20facts.pdf

DVD training – 8 languages – DCFS . . funded (pub late 2009)

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CCPAS understands that some organisations will still be at the beginning of a ‘journey’ towards safeguarding.

Some people will have achieved more than others…

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Don’t feel that your organisation will never achieve all ten standards – you can but it takes time.

Remember, CCPAS are here to help you!

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Standard 1

Safeguarding Policy

Organisations should adopt a formal, working safeguarding policy.

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Standard 2

Developing Safeguarding and Training

Organisations must develop safeguarding awareness and provide training.

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Standard 3

Safe Recruitment

Organisations should adopt a formal recruitment policy for both paid and voluntary workers.

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Standard 4

Management of Workers

Workers, paid or voluntary, should be appropriately managed, supervised and supported.

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Standard 5

Working Safely

Organisations must ensure they adopt safe working practice.

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Standard 6

Communicating Effectively

Organisations should ensure that workers know how to talk to, listen and relate to children with whom they come in contact.

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Standard 7

Responding to Concerns

Workers must develop awareness of the issues surrounding abuse, be able to recognise possible signs and symptoms and respond appropriately.

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Standard 8

Pastoral Care

Organisation should ensure pastoral care and support is available to all those affected by abuse.

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Standard 9

Managing Those Who pose a Risk

Organisation must supervise and manage those who pose a risk.

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Standard 10

Working in Partnership

Organisations working in specialised areas, culturally diverse settings or through partner organisations or agencies must ensure appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures are in place.

London Safeguarding Children Board

Kids Are Safe Here

6 minute safeguarding DVD for parents, carers and visitors to a place of worship. Click link to view.

www.ccpas.co.uk

London Safeguarding Children Board

Group discussion

For further help and

information contact CCPAS:

PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UQ

info@ccpas.co.uk

www.ccpas.co.uk