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  1. FAQs

Safeguarding

Are you or someone you know troubled by Abuse?

We are here to help.

The Archdiocese of Birmingham Safeguarding Team is available on:
0121 230 6240
or by email on: [email protected]

Our staff will do all they can to listen to you and support you to find the help you need. You can speak to them without giving your personal details.

If you have been abused in childhood the prospect of speaking out now may be frightening.
You may feel that:
• Your concerns would not be taken seriously
• You are afraid that you may not be believed
• You feel that it may cause problems for your family
• You feel ashamed
• You are afraid you will be blamed
• You feel that it may damage your relationships in the Church

You are not to blame for what happened to you. You will be listened to and your concerns will be taken seriously and acted upon as necessary.

The Safeguarding Team


Head of Safeguarding - Alan Hassall
Safeguarding Advisor - Sarah Fullard
Safeguarding Advisor - Beverley Lewis
Safeguarding Advisor - Georgina McCaugherty
Administration Support Officer - Jackie Crawford
Administration Support Officer - Angela Arkley

Cathedral House
St Chad’s Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6EX
Tel: 0121 230 6240
Fax: 0121 236 2699


Email: [email protected]

The Safeguarding Team is available to provide advice, support whenever it is needed. 

Safeguarding News Page for all updates on safeguarding in the Diocese

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FAQs

What Should I Do if I think a Child or Adult in Vulnerable circumstances is at risk or being abused

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If a Child or Adult in vulnerable circumstances is in immediate danger you must contact the Police.
If you have other concerns and there is no immediate danger, please contact the safeguarding office on 0121 230 6240.

Published: 23rd March, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2019

Author: Faye Fawcett

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What is the Safeguarding Commission?

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Our work is overseen by a Safeguarding Commission which includes representatives from various organisations both Statutory and Voluntary, as well as those with roles in the Church.

The Chair of the Commission is Elisabeth Fisher.

Commission Members

Canon Richard Walker - Vicar General

Deirdre Kelly – Lead Safeguarding Trustee

Fr Michael Dolman - Vocations Director

Sr. Teresa Billington - Religious

Angela Randle - Parish Safeguarding Representative

Graham Tilby – Birmingham Children’s Trust

Fr. Evarist Sunday AJ - Religious

Stuart Bill - West Midlands Police

Janet Tibbits - Kenelm Youth Trust (KYT)

Published: 27th March, 2018

Updated: 9th December, 2020

Author: Faye Fawcett

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What training is available?

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All Parish safeguarding representatives have initial training in their role. We also offer advice workshops/ training for groups and parishes if they are requested - if your parish or group would like training please let us know and we will try to meet your needs.

In addition to this there is online training available, in the form of educare. If you have a role working with children, young people or adults who may be vulnerable, or if you are a parent who wants to understand on-line safety read the e-learning safeguarding brochure. This explains what training is available via e-learning and how to access any training that interests you.

This e-learning package is part of the Church’s commitment to safeguarding, recognising we all have a role to play in creating a safe environment.

Download now

If you are interested please contact the Safeguarding Team on [email protected]

Published: 27th March, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2019

Author: Faye Fawcett

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What is the Safer Recruitment process?

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The safeguarding team are also responsible for the safe recruitment of volunteers in the Archdiocese. 

This system is largely managed by Parish Safeguarding Representatives who will provide the necessary forms for those who take responsibility for or who have significant regular contact with children or vulnerable adults. 

The forms are available on the Diocesan Intranet.

Any enquiries about the recruitment process of the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure system should be addressed to the office on 0121 230 6240.

Published: 27th March, 2018

Updated: 23rd September, 2019

Author: Faye Fawcett

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What are the policies and procedures for safeguarding in the Archdiocese of Birmingham?

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The Archdiocese of Birmingham follows the ‘one church’ approach to safeguarding as set out nationally. The CSAS procedures manual details the national procedures.
The Safeguarding team is responsible for the implementation and management of these Safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the Archdiocese.
For queries in relation to this please contact the team directly on 0121 230 6240.

Published: 27th March, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2019

Author: Faye Fawcett

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Resources and Links

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NCSC - National Catholic Safeguarding Commission

NCSC policy statement - NCSCSafeguardingPolicy.pdf
  
CSAS - Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service

DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service
 
IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood
 
The Survivors Trust 

The Truth Project

Published: 26th April, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2019

Author: Faye Fawcett

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