Diocesan policies focusing on how we can work well together.
Behaviour Policies that have been adopted by the Bishop's Council.
Relating Well Together Diocesan Policies
A pdf of the full suite of policies - Diocesan policies which will
apply to clergy and licensed lay ministers, including a foreword from Bishop Dagmar.
Pastoral principles into practice: to ensure the flourishing of all
Pastoral Principles into practice - to set a culture of respect and consideration towards each other.
The Code of Safer Working Conduct
Code of Safer Working Conduct - guidance for clergy and licensed lay ministers.
Whistleblowing Policy
Whistleblowing Policy - so that people know how to raise concerns.
Complaints Handling process
Complaints Handling process for following up complaints against clergy (with parochial responsibilities) - so that everyone understands how complaints against parochial clergy will be handled fairly and within reasonable time limits
Pastoral Guidance: for clergy facing potential breakdown of relationships in church life
Pastoral Guidance for Clergy facing relational breakdown - guidance to help us avoid damaging conflict and stay safe within and learn from disagreement.
Dealing with Bullying and Harassment Policy
Bullying and Harassment Policy - so that we are clear on the boundaries of acceptable behaviour and how we will challenge those who fail to respect those boundaries.
Vexatious Complaints Policy
Vexatious Complaints Policy Policy and Procedure for dealing with abusive, persistent or vexatious complaints and complainants, so that we prevent the complaints process being weaponised or consuming disproportionate amounts of time.