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What is a Parish Safeguarding Officer?

The Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is a crucial connection between the wider diocese and local parish when it comes to safeguarding requirements.

They oversee and ensure safeguarding policy is being followed in all parish church activities involving children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Who Supports the Parish Safeguarding Officer?

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) holds responsibility for safeguarding and must support the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team is here to support all Parish Safeguarding Officers across Lincolnshire and provide training, information, guidance and opportunities to network.

Each Deanery Partnership also has a Parish Safeguarding Networking Meeting.

Training Portal

Complete mandatory learning.

Parish Dashboard

Keep track of safeguarding in your church as well as local and national safeguarding changes. 

Safeguarding Hub

Carry out Safer Recruitment and People Management.

Essential Guides

PSO Pack and Induction

Full of contact details, resources and induction information to assist you in your role.

Parish Safeguarding Handbook

Comprehensive national advice and recommendations for good safeguarding practice in your parish or church.

Essential Training

All of the training below is mandatory in order to be a Parish Safeguarding Officer > Complete training

Leadership training is booked separately > View leadership training dates

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Any Safeguarding Concerns…

Please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team if you have a safeguarding concern:

Email: safeguarding@lincoln.anglican.org

Tel: 01522 504070

Training

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Safeguarding FAQs

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DBS and Safer Recruitment

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Safeguarding Resources

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