We pray to be generous and visible people of Christ. Issue 02 April 2020

Safeguarding News and Update

Thank you again for all you already do to keep the

Diocese of Ely a safer place……. ______COVID-19: Changes to DBS ID Safeguarding Team checking guidelines Our contact details can be found on the back page of this news letter and also on the website https:// The DBS have made temporary changes to ID checking www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding.php guidelines as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. This means we can continue to process checks and renewals Please note that Sharon Gage (Assistant DSA) and ready for when we are able to restart activities in our Kelly Nott (Training Admin Support) have been fur- parishes. Full guidance is available on the Safeguarding loughed. We look forward to their return in the pages of the Diocesan website near future. https://www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding.php Please be assured the rest of us are working regular Safeguarding Training hours and are here to support you. Members of he Safeguarding Team are delivering train- ing via Zoom covering the Leadership module (C2) and Safer Recruitment (S1). The safe- Bishop’s Garden Party for Parish guarding training portal is also still offering the Basic Safeguarding Officers Awareness and Foundation modules. This is an ideal time for your volunteers and staff to get up to date with We are all very their training. disappointed the To access training via the Church of England Safeguard- annual Bishop’s ing Training portal please use this link https:// garden party will safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/login/index.php not be going ahead Information and booking details for Diocesan Safe- this year but we will guarding training can be found by clicking on this link be very much https://www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding/safeguarding looking forward to -training-and-development/ hosting an event in 2021 and will circulate details in due course. and Parish Safeguarding Officers Train- Safeguarding Partnership Board As you are aware, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ing and Networking meeting Safeguarding Partnership Boards have created some 26 September 2020 9.30am— virtual training, which can be found on our website http://www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk/ 12.30pm at The Annex (Cambourne home/covid-19/e-learning-during-covid-19/ Church) We very much hope we will be able to go ahead with The courses include this event. The morning will be made up with dioce- 1. Introduction to Safeguarding Children (Part 1) san & national updates and a chance to network with 2. Recognising Adults at Risk (Part1) colleagues. We are also hoping to have our guest 3. Safeguarding Adults from Online Abuse speaker, Elizabeth Locke, Safeguarding Children & 4. Safeguarding Children from Online Abuse Adults Partnership Board Trainer, with us again. To 5. Safeguarding for Volunteers book your place please click on the following link

Additional courses are being developed over the coming https://elydatabase.org/events/safeguarding If we weeks and will be added to the website. do need to cancel the event we will of course let you know ahead of time.

We pray to be generous and visible people of Jesus Christ. Issue 02 April 2020

SAFEGUARDING IS ing what to do if you have a con- If you are concerned that some- cern, can make a real difference. one is at risk of domestic abuse, EVERYONE’S BUSINESS You should not ignore your con- you can find more information cerns or assume that someone and support services here: All of us have a role to play in else will report the abuse. www.gov.uk/domestic-abuse safeguarding, never more so than If anyone feels that they or some- and/or www.cambsdasv.org.uk. during COVID-19. Lockdown in- one else is at risk of harm or The National Domestic Abuse creases the risks that victims of abuse, it is important to remem- Helpline continues to operate abuse face on a daily basis, in par- ber that there is help and support 24/7 on 0808 2000 247. The ticular domestic abuse, with isola- available including a police re- Home Office have launched a tion, financial difficulties and in- sponse, online support, helplines, campaign to remind victims of creasing anxiety all placing addi- refuges and other services. Even if domestic abuse that tional pressures on people, with you are not sure but are worried #YouAreNotAlone and that leav- the most serious cases having that someone may be at risk of ing home to flee or seek support tragic consequences. You have a harm or abuse, you should speak for domestic abuse is allowed un- major role to play in protecting to the Parish Safeguarding Officer der the current lockdown re- children and adults at risk of harm and/or the Diocesan Safeguarding strictions. and abuse – now more than ever. Adviser (Safeguarding Duty Phone For further information, guidance All forms of abuse are unaccepta- – 01353 652747) and contact details for relevant ble in any situation, no matter You can also contact the relevant support agencies, please refer to what stresses people are under. Children & Adult Social Care the Ely Diocesan Safeguarding Whilst supporting others during Teams within Cambridgeshire, Website. https:// the COVID-19 outbreak, you may Peterborough and and www.elydiocese.org/ well come into contact with chil- make a referral if you have a con- safeguarding.php dren and adults who are at risk of cern that a child, young person or harm or abuse. In these situa- adult is at risk or is being abused. In a safeguarding emergency tions, recognising the potential always use 999 to contact signs of harm or abuse, and know- emergency services

The Home Office, in collaboration with a number of other Government departments, have produced in- formation for those who are still operating in communities and may not be trained to recognise the signs of abuse or neglect. A poster (Children's Society NCPP— Know, Look, Act) and leaflet (Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business) can be found and downloaded from the Ely Diocesan Safeguarding Website. https://www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding.php

Safeguarding Team Contact Details

Duty Phone: 01353 652747 (Please do not use this Training, Criminal Record Checks and Parish Safe- number for queries about DBS checks, training or guarding Officer Support recruitment issues) Diocesan Safeguarding Officer- Sarah King Hours of work 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Rebecca Boswell E-mail: [email protected] and safeguard- Hours of work 9am-5pm Monday to Friday [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile No: 07776 661798 Mobile No: 07904 487912 Safeguarding Administrative Support - DBS checks: Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Jackie Cox (part-time) Lisa Pearson (part-time) Hours of work 9am-5pm Tuesday and Wednesday Hours of work 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Mobile No: 07990 581267