In recent weeks high numbers of people have been displaced due to the war in Ukraine. Church communities across Europe are looking at ways to help support people affected and many will be providing help and some will be hosting refugees.

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A planned, proportionate and consistent induction process ensures that everyone in the church body fully understands and knows how to follow safeguarding policies and procedures, and makes sure expectations are clear.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is the government agency that provides information about an individual’s criminal record history.

An interview gives the opportunity to investigate the individual’s motivation for working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults as well as explore his/her past experience of working with the relevant group.

Having clearly written documents enables a Church body to think through what they want from a role, whether paid or voluntary, and what sort of person would be suitable. 

Safer Recruitment and People Management Change Log

The Church of England’s safeguarding policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ outlines the Church’s commitment to promoting a safe environment and culture across all Church bodies for children and vulnerable adults.

This is guidance for church bodies about reporting serious safeguarding incidents to the charity commission.

Managing Safeguarding Practice Reviews