Parish Forms and Templates

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

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
• 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

General Forms and Tools

• Record Keeping & Storage
• Promoting A Safer Church Poster - A3
• Parish Roles and Responsibilities - Who's Who
• Parish Safeguarding Officer Commissioning Service Sheet