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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 699500 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.

Practical Safeguarding Advice

Planning for and responding to Safeguarding matters in your parish

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.

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).

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.

Latest Safeguarding News

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

'Past Cases Review 2' (PCR2)

In 2007, the Church of England commissioned the 'Past Cases Review' of the handling by the church of child protection cases over many years.

All dioceses have now been asked to re-examine and extend the review (PCR2).

Safeguarding during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Find resources that can help you during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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