Working together on safeguarding in
the churches of the NBA Safeguarding involves a range of activities aimed at promoting the
individual’s right to be safe. These include making and maintaining safe
environments for everyone (children and adults), having procedures to follow
should something go wrong and support for everyone involved.
Lynn Fletcher, Safeguarding Officer for the NBA, is available to respond to your
safeguarding inquiries and to advise on your safeguarding concerns: lynnfletcher@thenba.org.uk, 07530 353794
Safeguarding Training
Remember, BUGB recommends that you
renew your training at the appropriate level at least once every four
years.
·
Level 1
is a video presentation (one for the whole church, one for a church meeting)
available for you to download at
https://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/269528/BUGB_Guides.aspx
·
Level 2
is for all those working in the church, paid or unpaid
·
Level 3
is for all those working in the church, paid or unpaid, who have
leadership responsibilities and have completed Level 2
Please note that during
current Covid-19 restrictions, training is being delivered via a YouTube film
that covers the key points of both level 2 and level 3. For access to this film and advice on using
it within your church, please contact Lynn Fletcher
Resources Baptist Union of Great Britain has made available a wealth of resources
to help you in your safeguarding work. They can be accessed on the BUGB
website at https://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/269528/BUGB_Guides.aspx
- Safeguarding
church self-assessment audit
- Model
Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
- Excellence in
Safeguarding Level 1 - accompanying materials for children and young
people
- Gateway to Level
2 Excellence in Safeguarding
- Safeguarding in
Church Life – the role of the Designated Person for Safeguarding
- BUGB Guide to
DBS checks
- Safeguarding
Record Keeping
- Safeguarding
Contracts – frequently asked questions
- BUGB Guide to
Understanding Self-harm
- BUGB Guide to
Understanding Domestic Abuse
- Supporting those
who have experienced abuse
- BUGB Guide to
Cyber Safety
(If you
have difficulty in accessing any of these resources, please
contact Lynn Fletcher or NBA Admin for assistance)
 
DBS checks Please access the BUGB guide to DBS checks (see above) as this will answer most of your questions. Our ‘umbrella body’ (that process the checks on our behalf) is called Due Diligence Checking (DDC). Please remember that accredited ministers must be verified by Association staff. A Quick Start Guide for verifiers can be found on www.ddc.uk.net/baptists
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