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SAFEGUARDING UPDATE JUNE 2014

SAFEGUARDING UPDATE JUNE 2014. Diocesan Synod Cologne – June 2014. Report of The Safeguarding Committee Charles Clark OBE QPM DL Chair of the Safeguarding Committee. The Programme Today. Charles Clark, Chair of Safeguarding Committee

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SAFEGUARDING UPDATE JUNE 2014

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  1. SAFEGUARDING UPDATE JUNE 2014

  2. Diocesan Synod Cologne – June 2014 • Report of The Safeguarding Committee • Charles Clark OBE QPM DL • Chair of the Safeguarding Committee

  3. The Programme Today • Charles Clark, Chair of Safeguarding Committee • The changing environment to safeguarding in the UK and the relevance for the Diocese in Europe • The changing environment in the Church of England and the relevance for the Diocese in Europe • A training strategy for now and the future. • The Rev. Paul Needle, Diocesan Communications Officer • The new Computer Based Training (CBT) package for Level 1 Training

  4. The Programme Today Catherine Jackson, Diocesan Appointments Secretary Safe Recruiting and Safe Recruiting Policy – Prevention of safeguarding issues Chris Lees, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser • New Church of England policies/consultation documents: • Safeguarding Records • Model ‘pocket guide’ • What to do with a serious safeguarding issue • Change of policy – Volunteers and DBS (or equivalent) checks

  5. The Programme Today Panel Discussion – Questions & Answers The Panel: • The Venerable Ian Naylor, Archdeacon of France – Chair • Charles Clark, Chair of Safeguarding Committee • Chris Lees, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser • The Reverend Paul Needle, Diocesan Communications Officer • Catherine Jackson, Diocesan Appointments Secretary

  6. The Changing Environment in the UK and the relevance to the Diocese in Europe • Increasing concerns over the past few years that child protection/safeguarding issues have not been taken seriously by those charged with the responsibility and the statutory agencies. • Jimmy Saville – a growing number of serious allegations • Number of ‘celebrity’ trials for sexual abuse

  7. The Changing Environment in the UK and the relevance to the Diocese in Europe • The Church has not been able to stand aside from criticism: • The Roman Catholic Church • The Chichester Review – Numerous recommendations • The retired Bishop of Gloucester – Peter Ball – charged with offences • Post case reviews pointing to a range of serious but similar issues • Internet search for ‘Child Abuse in Europe’

  8. The Changing Environment in the Church of England and the relevance for the Diocese in Europe • House of Bishops policies – Protecting All God’s Children and Promoting a Safe Church • Chichester Review: • Review of policy • Need for widespread and regular training • Change of culture • No excuses for shortcomings • More resources needed • National Working Group – Headed by Bishop of Durham: production of very recent (national) policy/consultation documents

  9. A Training Strategy for Now and the Future • The Diocesan Safeguarding Committee have developed and agreed a Training Strategy: • Level One – Basic Level – general awareness and what to do if you have any concerns; information sharing; recording and documenting • Who is to be trained? – All who have access or work with children and/or vulnerable adults – this will be around 1,500 across the Diocese – Computer Based Training Package (CBT)

  10. A Training Strategy for Now and the Future • Level Two – Basic Level + Promoting safeguarding; prevent & protect from abuse; responding well to concerns; responding to serious situations; survivors of abuse; information sharing; recording and documenting; safe recruiting • Who is to be trained? – Likely numbers around 500 – Classroom based • Clergy • Key leaders of children’s activities • Safeguarding Co-ordinators • Church Wardens • Relevant Staff

  11. A Training Strategy for Now and the Future • Level Three – All of Level Two + critical incident management; record keeping at Diocesan level; separation of responsibilities – pastoral care/criminal/discipline issues; understanding the difference between ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ and ‘balance of probability’ in decision making. • Who is to be trained? – 20 to 30 Key Clergy and Key Staff – Classroom based • Level Four – Train the trainers • Who is to be trained? – Currently we have 2 trainers but this needs further consideration

  12. COMING SOON • Online training module

  13. INDIVIDUAL LOG IN AND RECORD

  14. WELL DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP

  15. VIDEO INTRO AND ENDING

  16. EASY TO USE

  17. COVERS RANGE OF ABUSE TYPES

  18. INCLUDING SEXUAL ABUSE

  19. STAGE BY STAGE HEADINGS

  20. NO “SHORT CUTS”

  21. WITH TESTS . . .

  22. PRACTICALLY FOCUSSED

  23. VULNERABLE ADULTS COURSE

  24. INTERACTIVE LEARNING

  25. DOWN TO EARTH REALISM

  26. EUROPE VERSION DUE SOON

  27. TWO NEWER AREAS OF CONCERN Information on Grooming Social Media & Safeguarding

  28. UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF “GROOMING” Manipulate perceptions to ensure others do not suspect or prevent abuse Creating opportunities to be with child victims Preventing disclosure by making sure the child does not tell

  29. “GROOMING” METHODS Befriending, spending time with them, buying sweets and presents Targeting vulnerable children – e.g. Of lone parents, emotionally deprived or neglected Gradually introducing physical contact – kisses, cuddles that build up to sexual touching Taking videos or photos of the child Introducing a child to adult content on internet Assuring it is all right or threatening dire results if the child should tell.

  30. “GROOMING” Manipulate perceptions to ensure others do not suspect or prevent abuse Creating opportunities to be with child victims Preventing disclosure by making sure the child does not tell

  31. SAFEGUARDING AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA

  32. INTERNET AND SAFEGUARDING FACTS • 80% of young people use daily • 60% of 12 – 15 year olds use it when alone • 25% of 8 – 11 year olds have a profile on social media (despite Facebook “rules”!)

  33. SEXTING • Online via mobile phones or text msg. • 1/3 of regular users between 9 and 19 have had messages with sexual content • 2 in 5 of these youngsters admit to sharing inappropriate images of themselves • Over half do not know what happens to their images afterwards – who sees them? • Most parents or carers do not believe this.

  34. Cyber bullying • More subtle and dangerous than in playground or to/from school • 49% of youngsters admit to revealing personal information to strangers online • Only 5% of parents and carers believe this!

  35. Teach good “e” policy

  36. Safer Recruitment Catherine Jackson Diocesan Appointments Secretary

  37. Get it Right Importance of full Safeguarding checks before starting in post

  38. Who needs to be checked? • All those working with children or vulnerable adults: • Licenced Clergy • Clergy who hold a Permission to Officiate (PTO) in the Diocese • Lay Readers • Any Lay volunteers in chaplaincies e.g. Choir Directors, Youth/Créche Workers etc.

  39. Safeguarding Process • Provide Certificates for each country you have lived in for 6 months or more since the age of 16 • DBS check involves checking of ID documents • Information on applying for Certificates from countries outside the UK is held by the Diocesan office • Complete a Confidential Declaration form • Undertake a re-check every 5 years

  40. Changes to the Process in the last year • DBS checks can now be transferrable for priests applying for a PTO if: • The DBS certificate was issued in the last 2 years • The DBS check was made by another diocese of the Church of England • The DBS check was unblemished • Online applications • Update service – paid subscription by the individual

  41. Chris Lees, Safeguarding Adviser - Synod June 2014 Updated Safeguarding Policy key changes Major changes in UK legislation over the last 2 yrs . Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has replaced the old CRB and ISA bodies now one unitary body. Protection of Freedoms Act changed the meaning of vulnerable adults Introduction of the ’frequency’ rule changes the requirement to obtain DBS certificate. Introduction of Regulated Activity Terminology amended accordingly

  42. Synod 2014 • Significant change relating to vulnerable adults • Previously several definitions for ‘vulnerable adults’ related to status disability, mental illness, elderly etc. • It is now the service provided to the ‘adult’.PoFA lists 6 ‘services’ includes feeding, toileting , dealing with financial affairs. • Practical effect is changes for the requirement to obtain DBS certificate or equivalent. Nonetheless we continue to provide the usual support defining vulnerable in its ordinary everyday meaning.

  43. Synod 2014 • Joint C of E and Methodist Church Safeguarding new consultation documents launched. Final documents to be published later this year. • Safeguarding Records • Pocket Guide to safeguarding • Responding to Serious Safeguarding Situations Relating to Church and Other Individuals

  44. Synod 2014 • Safeguarding Records • Document sets out what should be recorded in relation to safeguarding concerns and concerns both the ; • Nature of the actual recording • Requirements for the safe storage and processing of this data and applies to all concerned in safeguarding of children.

  45. Synod 2014 • Guidance sets out need for records to ensure; • What happened and when it happened is recorded • Provide an history of events so that patterns can be identified • Record and justify the action/s of advisor and church workers. • Promote accountability. • Provide a basis of evidence for future safeguarding activity • Allow for continuity when there is a change of personnel

  46. Synod 2014 • POCKET SIZED GUIDE TO SAFEGUARDING • Useful guide based on HoB publications including Protecting All God’s Children etc. • Includes initial ‘What to do if’ you have concerns. • Receiving a disclosure and what to do and , as importantly not do. • Details of contacts. • Work to be carried out to adapt for use in DiE

  47. Synod 2014 • RESPONDING TO SERIOUS SAFEGUARDING SITUATIONS RELATING TO CHURCH AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS. • This document is a full 14 page document and covers ; • Emergency situations • Immediate notification’s to DSA statutory agencies Bishop and staff • Suspension • Safety and support for the victim • Pastoral support for the alleged offender • Support for incumbent etc • Risk assessment at the conclusion of any criminal proceedings

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