National
Safeguarding
Policy

The Catholic Church in England and Wales provides a wide range of services for children and adults every day. That’s why members of the Church have a vital role in safeguarding and supporting adults, children and families 

If you are a leader, or a safeguarding professional for the Catholic Church in England and Wales, these are the essential documents you need.

You must comply with these policies in your everyday practice. You must demonstrate how you comply when you are audited.

The practice guidance section will help in how you appropriate National Policy for your local context. You’re welcome to use the forms and templates to tailor your safeguarding to where you are.

All safeguarding responsibilities are underpinned by legislation and government guidance. These good practice principles are reflected throughout our national policies and practice guidance.

Policy documents

There are six principal policy documents (two of 2 them have supporting flow-charts).

Where policies refer to specific forms, these are in the Forms section of this website.