Safeguarding

WHAT TO DO IF?

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This ‘What to do if’ section is to assist you in some of the safeguarding situations you might encounter.

Safeguarding contacts

Find the contacts you need here.

In the Peterborough Diocese we take safeguarding children and vulnerable adults very seriously.

Safer Church

Safer Church safeguarding resource for all in our diocese who have a Bishop’s Licence or Permission to Officiate, or who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults in our churches. Safeguarding Essentials include:

Safer Church toolkits

Essential guidelines, template forms and agreements to assist churches to work safely with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Training

Discover more about the training we have on offer by clicking the link above.
Find out about the update to our safeguarding training during the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Read the Diocese of Peterborough and Peterborough Cathedral Safeguarding Training Strategy 2020 – 2022.

Diocesan safeguarding strategic reports

Read our annual reports to Synod below, produced by our Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser.

Safeguarding newsletter

Keep up to date with news of the latest government requirements for safeguarding and training opportunities in the diocese.

Independent audits

Safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese of Peterborough underwent an independent audit from 23 to 25 February 2016. The audit report is available to view here, along with a diocesan action plan responding to the auditors' recommendations.
On Monday 3rd August 2020, the final part of our Past Case Review 2 process began. Read more about this process.

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP)

The DSAP meets three times a year. The following policies have resulted from these meetings:

National Safeguarding Team

Policy and practice guidance

Events Calendar