Safeguarding update 

Recent changes to the Model Safeguarding Policy for Churches

This is not a major overhaul of the safeguarding policy, it is a simple update.

There are four key points to look out for:

• We have highlighted new legislation. 
• We have included some of the changes that many churches might have made to the way they approach their services and communications.
• We have brought clarity to points within the policy document where we have received the most questions; for example how to work with volunteers who might be married or closely related to each other.
• And finally we have replaced the old Incident Reporting Form with a new, simpler version.

New template Safeguarding policy - helpful accomanying notes (click on these to download a copy)

When your policy is due for review that is the time we suggest the changes are made.

Don’t forget that the model policy is only a starting point. You will need to think about how this applies to the activities and services at your church (the video below explains this)

If you have a question, or require any help - please contact our Safeguarding Lead