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Safeguarding records

Preface

This joint practice guidance is intended to support the work of Safeguarding Advisers and those working with children and adults experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect, where record keeping is required. It complements both churches’ approach to record keeping and addresses those special issues that relate to safeguarding. It is in response to requests by a number of Districts and Dioceses and has been developed through the Joint Safeguarding Working Group comprising Methodist and Church of England Safeguarding Advisers.

This joint practice guidance has been approved by the Methodist Church and the House of Bishops, and as such it is recommended that you follow this guidance. Failure to do so could invalidate your insurance cover.

We hope you find this useful in your practice.

Yours in Christ's fellowship,

+Paul

Bishop Paul Butler
Bishop of Durham

Liz

Revd Dr Liz Smith
Chair Leeds District

Joint chairs of the joint safeguarding group

Joint working

Statement of safeguarding principles

1. Introduction

2. Principles of a Good Safeguarding Record

3. Information Sharing

4. What should be recorded?

5. Safeguarding records: storage, access, confidential emails/archive/retention policy and working with the statutory sector

Appendix 1. Suggested model templates for safeguarding records

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