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Safeguarding - Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults

Welcome to the home page for safeguarding in the Diocese of York. Here you can find information and guidance for protecting children and vulnerable adults in your church.


  • For Safeguarding advice or to make a disclosure, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 01904 699524 or safeguarding@yorkdiocese.org.
  • For Safeguarding Training contact the Events Administrator on 01904 699508 or events@yorkdiocese.org.
  • For Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enquiries contact the Safeguarding Administrator on 01904 202561 or mike.tyler@yorkdiocese.org.

Contact Safeguarding

For support and advice, you can find details here of the Safeguarding Team at the Diocese, local boards and national networks.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Overview of safeguarding in the Diocese of York, with signposts to national Church of England policy.

Safeguarding Training

Introduction to the Safeguarding Training modules; who needs to do what; how to access the online modules; and dates, times, venues and booking details for training events near you.

Practical Safeguarding Advice

Planning for and responding to Safeguarding matters in your parish

'Strength in Numbers' ~ Diocese of York and York Minster Safeguarding Week, 13-17 November 2023

The Diocese of York’s Safeguarding Team with York Minster invites ministers, parish volunteers and committed church members to take part in a week of online sharing, teaching and learning, with a focus on sharing the understanding and behaviour that keep our Diocese and Cathedral safe for all.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

Recruiting for unpaid or paid roles with responsibility for children or vulnerable adults; applying for disclosure of convictions with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Victim and Survivor Support

Have you, or has someone you know, been hurt or harmed by anyone involved in the Church? We recognise that abuse can take place in any setting and as such, have provided contact details for a number of external agencies who may be able to offer help and support.

Parish Safeguarding Dashboards

Safeguarding Dashboards are designed with the help of Safeguarding Officers and incumbents in a wide range of parishes, both large and small.

Your Parish Safeguarding Policy

Information about your Parish Safeguarding Policy and how to implement it in your church

Safeguarding Bulletins, Resources and Downloads

Periodic safeguarding updates and other downloads - including the 2016 SCIE audit of the diocese.

Training Videos from previous annual Safeguarding Weeks

The Diocese of York's first Safeguarding Week took place in November 2021 with a range of online events to supplement the regular programme of mandatory training provided to build a safe culture for all. Access recordings of thirteen key presentations here.

Latest Safeguarding News

Safeguarding updates and news from the Diocese of York and across the Church of England.

Second Past Cases Review (PCR2)

Independent Report into the Diocese of York as part of the Church of England's national Safeguarding Second Past Cases Review (PCR2) published on 5th October 2022.

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