Parish Forms and Templates
The Church of England has produced a number of resources for parishes including the following document.
Ely Diocesan Safeguarding Team have also produced the following forms, templates and guides are there to help you deliver your local parish safeguarding commitments.
These forms and guides have also been included in a single downloadable document called the "Parish Safeguarding Officer Resources Pack - March 2018" - which can be downloaded here.
Please note, many forms/guidance notes have been updated and revised so please ensure you’re using the latest versions, linked below.
Example Role Outlines
- Example Role Outline - Children’s Group Volunteer
- Example Role Outline - Flower Arranger
- Example Role Outline - Home Communion Assistant
- Example Role Outline - Messy Church Helper
- Example Role Outline - Messy Church Team Leader
- Example Role Outline - Parent & Toddler Group Helper
- Example Role Outline - Pastoral Visitor
- Example Role Outline - Volunteer
- Example Role Outline - Choir Chaperone
Volunteer Forms
- Volunteer Drivers check list
- Volunteer Contact Details Form
- Volunteer Agreement Form
- Who's Who in your Parish - A contact list for volunteers
Recruitment
- Model Letter of Appointment
- Model Interview Discussion Template
- Model Application Form
- Model Reference Form
- Model Reference Request Letter
- The Recruitment of Ex offenders
- Overseas Criminal Record checks
Safeguarding Forms/Information
- Parish Safeguarding Officer Registration Form - January 2018
- Parish Safeguarding Officer role and the essentials of parish safeguarding
- Parish Safeguarding Officer Role Description
- Parish Safeguarding Check list
- Logging a Concern form
- Activity Risk Assessment Template
- Example Parent & Toddler Group Risk Assessment
- Ely Diocese Confidential Declaration Form (Parishes)
- Model Safeguarding Provision that can be attached to any Hire of Church Premises Agreement
ID and Criminal Record Checking Forms/Templates/Guides
- Criminal Record Checks - From start to finish
- APCS Statement of Fair Processing
- Handling of disclosure certificate information - Sample policy statement
- Parish ID checker registration form
- List of acceptable identity documents
- ID checking guidelines for DBS check applications
- Id Checker role description
- Sample letter of Invitation to complete a criminal record check
Permission Forms
- Pictures computer images & social networking permission form
- General parental permission form for children group & activities
- Overseas/overnight residential trips permission form