Safeguarding is about preventing harm and abuse. And making a timely and appropriate response if it occurs.

Harm or abuse of children and adults at risk can happen anywhere – even in church communities. We have a duty to ensure a Safe Church for All. This means protecting children and ‘adults at risk’.

The Church aims to minimise the risk of harm occurring. If harm or abuse does occur, with appropriate support and training, it will be recognised and reported. If it occurs we will work with the Police and Social Work services if appropriate.

Before any volunteer or employee can work with children or vulnerable adults they must join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. This requires the candidate to provide references, complete a Disclosure Scotland Application and be approved by the Kirk Session.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING EVENTS

Due to the present pandemic there are no events scheduled for the near future.

Contact

Safeguarding Coordinator – 
Irvine Wright:  irvine@cairnleaparishchurch.co.uk

The publications listed below regarding safeguarding in the Church of Scotland are available here 

https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about_us/safeguarding_service/safeguarding_publications

Safeguarding Handbook 1 
What you need to know and do to protect children and adults……

Safeguarding Handbook 2   
The Safe Recruitment, Selection and Management of Volunteers….

Safeguarding Handbook 3   
What is available, who it is for, and how to access it.

Safeguarding Handbook 4
Safeguarding in Practice

Safeguarding Handbook 5  
Managing Those Who Pose a Risk

Safeguarding Handbook 6
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