CPSL tools and guides
Access implementation guides, tools, templates and samples created by CPSL to assist practical application of the requirements of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
| Criteria | Description | Date | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 8.3 |
8.3.2 - Webinar recording: CPSL & NCCA present Managing High Risk Individuals - IntroductionThis video is a recording of a webinar hosted by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) and the National Council of Churches, Safe Church Program (NCCA), recorded on July 17, 2020. |
08/01/2021 | URL |
| Criterion 8.3 |
8.3.2 - Webinar recording: CPSL & NCCA present Managing High Risk Individuals - AdvancedThis video is a recording of a webinar hosted by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) and the National Council of Churches, Safe Church Program (NCCA), recorded on August 5, 2020. |
08/01/2021 | URL |
| Criterion 7.1 Criterion 7.3 Criterion 7.2 |
7.14, 7.2.1 and 7.3.1 - Webinar recording: CPSL & NCCA present an Introduction to Grooming Awareness - videoThis video is a recording of a webinar hosted by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) and the National Council of Churches, Safe Church Program (NCCA), recorded on May 15, 2020. |
14/12/2020 | URL |
| Criterion 7.1 Criterion 7.2 Criterion 7.3 |
7.14, 7.2.1 and 7.3.1 - Webinar recording: CPSL & NCCA present How to facilitate a Grooming Awareness Activity - videoThis video is a recording of a webinar hosted by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) and the National Council of Churches, Safe Church Program (NCCA), recorded on May 28, 2020. |
14/12/2020 | URL |
| Criterion 7.1 Criterion 7.2 Criterion 7.3 Criterion 8.1 Criterion 8.2 |
7.14, 7.21, 7.31, 8.1.3 & 8.2.1 - Webinar recording: CPSL & NCCA present an Introduction to Unwanted Contact & Grooming OnlineWebinar recording of a session on grooming awareness in the online environment. Facilitated by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd and National Council of Churches Safe Church Program with participation of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. |
04/09/2020 | URL |
| Criterion 1.5 Criterion 5.4 |
1.5.3 & 5.4.1 Personnel Register - Example1.5.3 & 5.4.1 Personnel Register - Example |
17/02/2020 | |
| Criterion 4.1 |
4.1.2 Barriers that prevent children from disclosing (Ed1_2019)4.1.2 Barriers that prevent children from disclosing (Ed1_2019) |
17/02/2020 | |
| Criterion 5.2 |
5.2 Role guidance - checks and clearancesGuidance about when checks and clearances are necessary for roles |
15/11/2019 | |
| Criterion 2.1 Criterion 2.2 Criterion 2.3 Criterion 2.4 |
Standard 2 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 2 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 3.1 Criterion 3.2 Criterion 3.3 Criterion 3.4 Criterion 3.5 |
Standard 3 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 3 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 4.1 Criterion 4.2 Criterion 4.3 |
Standard 4 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 4 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 5.1 Criterion 5.2 Criterion 5.3 Criterion 5.4 Criterion 5.5 Criterion 5.7 Criterion 5.8 Criterion 5.6 |
Standard 5 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 5 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 6.1 Criterion 6.2 Criterion 6.3 Criterion 6.4 Criterion 6.5 Criterion 6.7 Criterion 6.6 |
Standard 6 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 6 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 7.1 Criterion 7.2 Criterion 7.3 Criterion 7.4 |
Standard 7 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 7 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 8.1 Criterion 8.2 Criterion 8.3 Criterion 8.4 |
Standard 8 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 8 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 9.1 Criterion 9.2 Criterion 9.3 |
Standard 9 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 9 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 10.1 Criterion 10.2 Criterion 10.3 Criterion 10.5 Criterion 10.4 |
Standard 10 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 10 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
10/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.1 Criterion 1.2 Criterion 1.3 Criterion 1.4 Criterion 1.5 Criterion 1.6 |
Standard 1 - Banner with icon and textDownload this banner for Standard 1 (icon and text) to use in training materials you produce for your teams about the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Please reference CPSL as the source of the graphic with the text below: "Graphic sourced from Catholic Professional Standards Ltd" |
03/10/2019 | |
| Criterion 2.1 Criterion 2.2 Criterion 2.3 Criterion 2.4 |
Standard 2 - A 'how-to' guide for engaging children and young people in conversations about safeguardingA child safe institution seeks the views of children. It provides children with formal and informal opportunities to share their views. The resource, "A how-to'' guide for engaging children & young people in conversations about safeguarding" has been designed to support organisations to meet this critical component of being a child safe institution. |
19/08/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.1 Criterion 1.2 Criterion 1.3 Criterion 1.4 Criterion 1.5 Criterion 1.6 |
Standard 1 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 1 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 2.1 Criterion 2.2 Criterion 2.3 Criterion 2.4 |
Standard 2 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 2 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 3.1 Criterion 3.2 Criterion 3.3 Criterion 3.4 Criterion 3.5 |
Standard 3 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 3 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 4.1 Criterion 4.2 Criterion 4.3 |
Standard 4 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 4 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 5.1 Criterion 5.2 Criterion 5.3 Criterion 5.4 Criterion 5.5 Criterion 5.6 Criterion 5.7 Criterion 5.8 |
Standard 5 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 5 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 6.1 Criterion 6.2 Criterion 6.3 Criterion 6.4 Criterion 6.5 Criterion 6.6 Criterion 6.7 |
Standard 6 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 6 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 7.2 Criterion 7.1 Criterion 7.3 Criterion 7.4 |
Standard 7 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 7 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 8.1 Criterion 8.2 Criterion 8.3 Criterion 8.4 |
Standard 8 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 8 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 9.1 Criterion 9.2 Criterion 9.3 |
Standard 9 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 9 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 10.1 Criterion 10.2 Criterion 10.3 Criterion 10.4 Criterion 10.5 |
Standard 10 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019Standard 10 - Implementation Guide - Edition 1 2019 |
30/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 6.1 |
6.1.7 Complaint File RegisterSample of a Complaint File Register |
29/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 10.3 |
10.3.2 Policy Review ScheduleSample of a Policy Review Schedule |
29/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.1 |
1.1.2 Child Safeguarding Commitment StatementSample of a Child Safeguarding Commitment Statement |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.2 |
1.2.2 Safeguarding Committee - Terms of ReferenceSample of Safeguarding Committee Terms of Reference |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.2 |
1.2.3 Safeguarding Co-ordinator - Position DescriptionSample of a Safeguarding Co-ordinator Position Description |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.2 |
1.2.3 Parish Safeguarding Volunteer - Position DescriptionSample of a Parish Safeguarding Volunteer - Position Description |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.5 |
1.5.1 Risk Management Plan templateSample of a Risk Management Plan template |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 3.5 |
3.5.1 Prayer ResourcesSamples of prayers |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 5.1 |
5.1.1 Advertising textSample of Advertising text |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 5.1 |
5.1.4 Child Safe Applicant DeclarationSample Child Safe Applicant Declaration |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 5.1 |
5.1.4 Interview QuestionsSample Interview Questions |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 5.1 |
5.1.4 Referee ChecksSample of Referee Check protocol |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 6.2 |
6.2.2 Child Safety Reporting ProcessSample Child Safety Reporting Process |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 7.1 |
7.1.1 Developing Safeguarding TrainingDeveloping Safeguarding Training |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 7.1 |
7.1.1 Safeguarding Training Plan ExampleSample of a Safeguarding Training Plan |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 7.3 |
7.3.1 Responding to children's disclosure of abuseResponding to children's disclosure of abuse sample guide |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 8.1 Criterion 8.3 |
8.1.1 Risk Management Plan templateSample of a Risk Management Plan template |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 8.3 |
8.3.2 Guidelines for Managing High Risk IndividualsGuidelines for Managing High Risk Individuals |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 8.4 |
8.4.2 Agreement - Use of Church Entity premisesSample form for use of Church Property |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 9.1 |
9.1.1 Safeguarding Implementation PlanSample Safeguarding Implementation Plan |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 9.1 |
9.1.1 Safeguarding Action Plan templateSample of a Safeguarding Action Plan template |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 9.2 |
9.2.2 Sample Continuous Improvement FrameworkSample of a Continuous Improvement Cycle |
08/05/2019 | |
| Criterion 1.2 |
Why safeguards? - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicator 1.2.1 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 1.2 Criterion 1.3 |
Leadership - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicators 1.2.1, 1.3.1 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 1.1 Criterion 1.2 |
What is a child-safe institution? - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM- relates to indicators 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.1 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 1.2 Criterion 2.1 Criterion 3.2 |
What does a child-safe parish look like? - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicators 1.2.1, 2.1.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 2.1 Criterion 3.2 Criterion 3.5 |
The conversations we have to have - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicators 2.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.5.1 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 7.1 Criterion 7.2 Criterion 7.3 |
Identifying perpetrators and impacts of abuse - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicators 7.1.2, 7.2.1, 7.3.1 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 7.2 |
Impact of clerical abuse - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicator 7.2.1 |
01/11/2018 | URL |
| Criterion 9.3 |
Transparency and audits - videoCPSL interview with Robert Fitzgerald AM - relates to indicator 9.3.1, 9.3.2 |
01/11/2018 | URL |