The role of the Safeguarding Committee is supportive and
developmental. Its role is not related in any way to the management of
individual cases of suspected or alleged abuse. The committee is
responsible for provisions of training, safe recruitment of volunteers
and staff within their service area. The committee is to be primarily
focused on creating, maintaining and monitoring a safe environment for
children in all aspects of Church life and activity and for advising on
the human resources required for implementing best safeguarding practice
across services.