| Prepared by: Holly Miller | Last Reviewed and updated by: HR & Compliance Lead | Last Approved by: Rachel Stephens - Safeguarding Trustee | | --- | --- | --- | |

| Last Reviewed and updated on: 20 October 2025 | Last Approved on: 20 October 2025 |

Contents

1 Safeguarding at The C3 Church

2 Prevention

3 Practice Guidelines

4 Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

5 Pastoral Care

6 Adoption of the Policy

Appendix 1 – Definitions of Abuse

Appendix 2 – Possible Indicators of Abuse

Appendix 3 – Responding to a Disclosure of Abuse

Appendix 4 – Responding to Abuse: Report Form

Appendix 5 – Code of Conduct for Regular Activities with a Child

Appendix 6 – Code of Conduct for Regular Activities with an Adult at Risk

Appendix 7 – Safeguarding Policy for those who have been convicted of a sexual or violent offence

Appendix 8 – Contract for Known Offenders

Appendix 9 – Social Media Moderation Guidance: Harmful Content