I am delighted to share with you the a new dedicated online Safety Hub to help parents, carers and young people to be more safe, secure and supported online.
This is such a useful resource developed by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) that has practical advice, tools and supportive guidance.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Do you work or volunteer with children and young people in the Sports, Faith or Community Sectors across Northern Ireland? Would you feel confident to identify the signs of grooming and child sexual exploitation?
Nexus have been kindly funded by the SBNI to deliver a range of free workshops to help you recognise the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation including grooming and empower you to help prevent harm.
Please see flyer below with more information and links to book your preferred workshop.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please email training@nexusni.org.
A review of the AccessNI business model has been approved, resulting in a reduction in charges of the Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Have you ever thought of fostering? If so, come along to this information evening. CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
The Safeguarding Office and Northern Diocese Vetting Office will be closing on Thursday 28th March 2024 and will re-open on Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
Emails and telephone calls will not be monitored during this time.
If you have a concern in relation to a Child, young person or adult, you can contact the statutory authorities.
The Diocese is publishing the Report of the recent Review of Safeguarding in our Diocese which took place in June 2023.
The publication of the Report marks Safeguarding Sunday 4th February 2024.
Promoting a culture of safeguarding remains a priority for our Church.
The Diocese of Down and Connor is committed to promoting the welfare of all its children and young people and to encouraging their full participation in the life of the Church.
It was important that the voice of victims was heard in this Report.
Could I thank all those Parishes and the Youth Ministry who directly engaged with the Reviewers and our Parish Priests, volunteers and parishioners who continue to service our Parish Safeguarding Committees. The Report highlights your commitment and provides a sound platform from which Parishes can each progress on their journeys and opportunities that Pathways to the Future will bring.
Philip O’Hara
Interim Director for Safeguarding
Thank you to those parishes who have submitted the Audit Return.
The returns made by parishes inform the Bishop’s report to the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland on the Diocese’s compliance with the Standards and Guidance.
Safeguarding and Pathways to the Future – A message from Philip O’Hara, Interim Director of Safeguarding
