Protection For All

In March 1997, the Liverpool Diocesan Synod accepted the Diocesan Policy, Protection for All.

The Diocesan advice to parishes can be found in the
Handbook of Good Practice in Child Protection in Parishes in the Diocese of Liverpool.

This Handbook is provided by the Diocesan Child Protection Adviser:

Su Foster
Tel: 07849517351
Email: sufoster@fsmail.net

The Policy and Procedures apply to youngsters under the age of 18.

Parish Responsibilities

The Parish has a ‘Duty of Care’ to take steps to fulfil its obligations to ensure that children and young people in it’s care do not come to harm.

To exercise a ‘Duty of Care’, the parish should adopt both a Policy and Procedures in relation to the protection of children and young people attending activities authorised by the parish.

A Policy is a declaration of principle and intent. Procedures give substance to the Policy.

Under 18’s co-ordinator

The PCC should appoint an Under 18’s Co-ordinator to assist it in fulfilling its ‘Duty of Care’.

Appointment of Volunteers

The PCC and Incumbent should follow the principles outlined in The Handbook when seeking to appoint to a post involving direct contact with children and young people.

These include the completion of a job application form, a declaration form and a CRB application form in order to gain an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau certificate.

The Diocesan Child Protection Adviser provides advice, information and training.

Other Useful Contacts

Diocesan Learning Disabilities Adviser

Ruth Reed
Board for Church and Society - tel: 0151-705-2130

Diocesan Children’s Work Adviser

Jane Leadbetter
Church Growth & Ecumenism Team
tel: 0151 705 2167
email: jane.leadbetter@liverpool.anglican.org

Child Protection Workshop available for children’s leaders.

Helpline for any queries on the Disability Discrimination Act: 08457 622 633