Safeguarding
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough are committed to ensuring all children and vulnerable adults are protected from harm. Here you will find information on our Safeguarding policies.
We strive towards the highest standards in Safeguarding with children and vulnerable adults and our commitment is outlined in the dedicated Church of Ireland Safeguarding website: safeguarding.ireland.anglican.org
Safeguarding Children
The Church of Ireland believes that children should never experience abuse of any kind. Everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and to keep them safe. The Church of Ireland is committed to implementing procedures and practices which safeguard all children.
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough adhere to Safeguarding Trust: the Church of Ireland Code of Good Practice for Ministry with Children. It is designed to enable all parties within the Church of Ireland to fulfil their proper responsibilities within this ministry.
Safeguarding Adults
It is the policy of the Church of Ireland to safeguard all vulnerable adults sharing in its ministry and to protect them from all forms of harm and abuse.
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough adhere to the Church of Ireland Adult Safeguarding Code of Good Practice. It applies to all bishops, clergy, staff and volunteers but especially those who have regular contact with adults who may be more at risk of harm or abuse because of their personal or life circumstances.
Church of Ireland Safeguarding Officer – Republic of Ireland
Dr Niall Moore
Church of Ireland House, Church Avenue,
Rathmines, Dublin 6,
D06 CF67
01 4125 661
Policy Documents
Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all members. We also try to ensure that children have a positive and enjoyable experience when participating in United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough activities.
You can read our Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures Policy here.
Grievance Procedure
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough is committed to providing a safe and happy work environment for volunteers. This grievance procedure aims to deal in a fair, prompt and impartial manner with the grievances of individual volunteers in relation to their role or duties.
You can read our Grievance Procedure Policy here.
Anti–Bullying Policy
The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough is committed to providing a caring, supportive and friendly environment where children learn to value and respect each other and are challenged to reach their full potential through active participation. The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough will not tolerate bullying by anyone in any of its activities.
You can read our Anti–Bullying Policy here.
Communications Policy
This Communications Policy is for all those involved in children’s activities in the United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough. It deals with communication within the dioceses and with parents and children and the wider community. To contribute to ensuring inclusivity and co–operation this policy emphasises maintaining and improving the current channels of communication amongst those involved in the dioceses and with the general public.
You can read our Communications Policy here.
Working in Partnership with Parents/Guardians Policy Template
This policy should be read in conjunction with the United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough’s Communication Policy.
Working in partnership with parents/ guardians helps to safeguard children. The United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough sees the welfare of children as paramount and therefore seeks to form positive relationships between clergy, staff/volunteers and parents to encourage mutual trust and support.
You can read our Working in Partnership Policy here.
Draft Parish Safeguarding Notice
You can download a draft Parish Safeguarding notice for display in your parish here.