The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Handbook forms the safeguarding policy and procedures for the Presbyterian Church of Wales. It includes good practice guidelines on working with children and vulnerable adults and outlines what to do if you have a concern about an individual or situation.
To view or download a copy of the complete Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Handbook 2022 ( including updated sections 1 and 2 and new appendices) please click the picture or this link or go directly to the individual sections. Using the links below
Section 1 :including Our statement of Intent and the Individual church policy statement
Section 2 :Safer recruitment and selection procedures (including DBS check information and flowcharts)
Section 3 :Working with Children and Young People and how to respond to concerns
Section 4: Working with Vulnerable Adults and how to respond to concerns
Section 5 Pastoral Care
Section 6 : Appendices: including new appendices 1, 2a, 7, 8, 9, 10
Section 7 : There are forms that will help you to put the policies into practice and a new GDPR info sheet