The SCSSA has published the resources to be used by all those participating in the self-evaluation of Safeguarding practice in parishes, dioceses, religious congregations and Catholic organisations in Scotland in 2023. This formal self-evaluation exercise is intended to facilitate analysis, reporting and planning for Safeguarding in parishes, dioceses, religious congregations and Catholic organisations. In particular, it enables the SCSSA to gather data and track progress in Safeguarding practice from year to year.  The timeline for auditing the self-evaluation of Safeguarding practice in 2023 has been determined following the deliberations of the SCSSA’s Safeguarding and Audit sub-committee which has been piloting a revised Parish Audit form in two dioceses.

The self-evaluation timeline can be seen here.

The self-evaluation resources can be found here.

If you require any further information or assistance with the 2023 Safeguarding Self-Evaluation exercise, please email: audit@scssa.org.uk.