Safeguarding – protecting children and adults at risk from harm – is a permanent and necessary part of Church life. The needs of the child, adult at risk, or survivor come first.
The Church of Scotland has invested in establishing a robust safeguarding system for all congregations.
Presbytery Safeguarding Contact and Administrator Isobel Donald
email: EdinburghWestLothian@churchofscotland.org.uk
PVG Scheme – Online Application Process
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) is about making sure that those working with vulnerable groups are safe to do so.
All volunteers and paid staff engaged in regulated work with the Church of Scotland, and as defined in schedules 2 and 3 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 must become members of the PVG scheme.
https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding-service/safe-recruitment
Training
- Introductory Training Wednesday 12th March online at 7pm,
- Trustee Training Saturday 22nd March 10am at Corstorphine Old Parish
- Trustee Training Tuesday 25th March online at 7pm,
To book a place on any of these training Sessions please contact Isabel Donald, Presbytery Safeguarding Administrator.