The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
uses its Child Protection document called
"Safeguarding Children, Young People, & Vulnerable Adults"
as a basis for its pastoral care in parishes.
(First Edition / February 2001)

Safeguarding Commission

The Portsmouth Diocese Safeguarding Commission meets regularly and acts in an advisory capacity to the Bishop in all matters relating to the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults. The Commission is accountable to the Bishop and the Trustees of Portsmouth Diocese.

Dr Lorna Duggan (Chair)

Rev Michael Stanier

Kate Burke

Barry Hudd (Diocesan Communications Officer)

Dr Anna Wilson

Paul O'Driscoll

Angela McGrory (Diocesan Child Protection Coordinator)

To find out more about the Commission, click here.

	Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults. Main text (578K)
	Forms

Catholic Church Identity Verification Form - Part A

Sample Application Form - Part A

Part B - Confidential Declaration Form - Existing Post holders

Part B - Confidential Declaration Form - New Applicants

Sample Recruitment Reference Form

Sample Parental Consent Form

COPCA - ISA Roadshow (Previously known as Vetting and Barring scheme)

Wednesday 7th May

Discovery Centre, St John's Cathedral, Portsmouth.

7.00pm - 9.00pm

This is an opportunity for all those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults to hear about the new Government legislation and how it will impact on us in the Diocese.

Newsletter - Safeguarding Matters

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Child Protection Awareness Training

These sessions are aimed at all paid and volunteer staff working with children and young people in the Diocese. If you would like to attend, please contact your local representative.

Thursday 8th February

St Bede's Church, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9DX

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Saturday 15th March

Christ the King Church, 408 Northumberland Ave, Reading, RG2 8NR

10.00am -1.00pm

Saturday 17th May

St Thomas of Canterbury, Pyle St, Newport, IOW, PO30 1UH

10.00am -1.00pm

Saturday 7th June

Blessed Hugh Faringdon, Marlborough St, Faringdon, SN7 7JE

10.00am -1.00pm

Tuesday 1st July

St Walburga's School, Malvern Rd, Bournemouth BH9 3BY

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Saturday 22nd November

Christ the King and St Colman, Dean Road, Bitterne SO18 5EG

10.00am -1.00pm

Local Safeguarding Representatives

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If you are interested in assisting with Child Protection, please contact Angela McGrory or your Parish Priest.

Frequently asked questions

(To be added)

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