Safe Church Communities Resources
On this page you will find a selection of useful resources to help develop and maintain a culture of safety in your church and parish.
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| Title | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation – Endorsement Information and ADT Portal | Presentation used during the July 2022 Webinar Session This presentation is in a video format as it contains 4 different videos about the ADT Portal and website. | |
| Presentation – Parish SCC Coordinator Role | Presentation used during the July 2022 Webinar Session Please download this presentation to read the presenter’s notes in PowerPoint. | |
| Ministry Support Application Form | Application for Volunteer Ministry Support Roles, members of Church Committees (Parish Council, Treasurers) and Synod Committees. | |
| Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – Visiting Speaker or Short Term Locum Application Form | Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for endorsement as a Visiting Speaker or Short Term Locum. | |
| Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – Non Ministry Application Form | Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for a Non-Ministry Role (E.g. Diocese Office Staff) | |
| Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – U18 Volunteer Application Form | Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for appointment as a Voluntary Church Worker aged 16 to 17 years old. | |
| Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – Volunteer Application Form | Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for appointment as a Voluntary Church Worker aged 18 years and over. | |
| Safe Church Communities Reference Guide to Schedule 1 | Safe Church Community Endorsement requirements to participate in formal or volunteer ministry. This is a practical reference guide interpreting Schedule 1 requirements of the Safe Church Communities Ordinance. | |
| Safe Church Communities Ordinance 2009 (last amended 2021) | Explains the requirements for Safe Church Communities endorsement for church workers and volunteers. | |
| How to report suspected child abuse | To be printed and handed out to the group doing the Faithfulness in Service training. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Training – Parish Presentation | This PowerPoint presentation is a guide for presenting Faithfulness in Service to your group. Suggestions are made in the notes on each slide. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Module F1 – Online Training Answers | To be used in conjunction with Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Module F1 – Online Training Booklet. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Module F1 – Online Training Booklet | This booklet has been developed to help parishes and organisations understand and commit to the code, so that church communities are safe and healthy places for everyone. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Review Questions | To be used after your presentation to review what was learnt. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Booklet | A code for personal behaviour and the practice of pastoral ministry by clergy and church workers. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Commitment Statement | To read and complete after you have read Faithfulness in Service and participated in the Training Module. | |
| Guide to Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Parish Presentations | A guide to Faithfulness in Service training within a Parish context. | |
| Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Training Video |