| Parish Safeguarding Representatives should... | This knowledge will be gained by... | Within the following timescale... |
| 1) Be familiar with the values and principles that underpin work with children and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church. | Reading the parish pack. Discussion with Safeguarding Coordinator/Officer/Advisor(SC/SO/SA) and other Reps. |
12 Weeks |
| 2) Understand the role of the PSR in the context of diocesan and parish safeguarding structures. | Reading a copy of their role description. Attending an introductory meeting. |
12 - 24 Weeks |
| 3) Have a working knowledge of relevant safeguarding polices and procedures for children and vulnerable adults including how to respond to concerns/ allegations received in the parish. | Reading the parish pack. Discussion with other Reps and SC/SO/SA. |
24 Weeks |
| 4) Receive written information on who’s who and what’s what in the parish which includes local groups and activities. | Safeguarding Coordinator providing access to the parish pack and any necessary additional information. | 12 Weeks |
| 5) Attend training on Child and Vulnerable Adult abuse. | Attending appropriate training courses. | 24 Weeks |
| 6) Have a basic understanding of the signs and symptoms of child and vulnerable adult abuse. | Reading written definitions and information in parish pack. Attendance at basic awareness course. Discussion with SC/SO/SA. | 12 Weeks |
| 8) Have a clear understanding of confidentiality and how it is maintained in a parish setting. | Reading the parish pack. Discussion with other Reps and Safeguarding Coordinators. |
4 Weeks |
| 9) Receive clear information about the nature and level of support available from the Safeguarding Coordinator/ Safeguarding Officer/Adviser/peer group/ Parish Priest. | Referring to Parish Pack. Discussion with SC/SO/SA etc. |
4 Weeks |
| 10) Be given clear information about meetings and training events that they are expected to attend. | SC/SO/SA providing access to information about meetings and training sessions. | 12 Weeks |
| 11) Understand the processes for recruiting/appointing people in the parish to positions that bring them into contact with children/vulnerable adults. | Reading the parish pack. Reading “ Safeguarding Matters” newsletters from CSAS. Discussion with other Reps and Safeguarding Coordinators. Observing another PSR. |
4 Weeks |
| 12) Receive information about how to claim expenses, and how costs will be met e.g. for postage, photocopying | Attending an introductory meeting. | 4 Weeks |
| 13) Be instructed on how to keep records. | Attending an introductory meeting. | 4 Weeks |