Safeguarding in Religious Communities

Preface

1. Introduction and national approach

2. Applying the same approach to Religious Communities

3. A 'One Church' safeguarding approach

4. Safeguarding applies internally and externally to the Religious Community

5. Adopting a local safeguarding policy and managing safeguarding issues

6. A designated safeguarding person and community governance

7. Safeguarding advice and training

8. Insurance

9. Draft implementation plan

Appendix 1. Suggested local model safeguarding policy for a Religious Community