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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
www.ccpas.co.uk