Safeguarding in Youth Ministry
The Diocese of East Anglia takes the welfare of children and young people seriously and follows procedures laid out by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA).
CSSA provides guidance and resources to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who are served by the Catholic Church in England and Wales. If you are planning activities with children and young people in your parish (inc. Confirmation/First Communion groups, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, youth groups, trips etc.) please read the following guidance:
Practice Guidance – Creating a Safe Environment
Below you can find copies of the most relevant safeguarding forms for activities with children and young people in parish settings:
Application for approval of events and activities (CASE 2)
Parental consent to activities (CASE 4)
Consent to Safe Use of Images (PHOTO 1)
Videoconferencing consent form
Session recording sheet (CASE 5)
Further information can be found using the links below:
Click here to learn more about Safeguarding in the Diocese of East Anglia
Click here to visit the website of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)