11 Sep 2020

Safeguarding: hiring or loaning your building to a 3rd party

Things to consider before hiring or loaning your building. If your church property is used by a third party, it…

Single Central Record

The Single Central Record Once a staff member or a volunteer receives their DBS certificate they must show it to…

3 Aug 2020

Contextual Safeguarding

The phrase "Contextual Safeguarding" has arisen because of the recognition that as young people grow and develop, they are influenced…

Neglect

Neglect is one of the categories of abuse, however there six forms of neglect Physical Neglect A parent or carer…

What is my role as Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator?

The Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator It's quite possible that you have been given this role or you…

30 Jul 2020

Safeguarding children and young people with disabilities

Disability Discrimination Legislation The general legislative context for safeguarding disabled children is the same as for all children. The same…

What is my role as a Trustee in managing Safeguarding?

Trustees roles & responsibilities Trustees should consider: 📍Organisational structure 📍Ministries 📍Organisational culture 📍Local context 📍Local and national guidance, requirements and…

What is my role in safeguarding as a church volunteer?

Why does this apply to me ? We often hear, "I'm only a volunteer, I don't understand why all this…

Spotting the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect

Just what are the signs of abuse and neglect? Children & Young Peoples Safeguarding The signs of abuse an neglect…