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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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