Safeguarding
Safeguarding in the church community - making our churches safe for children, young people and vulnerable adults - is everyone's responsibility.
Everyone involved in church life should know what to do in situations where a child, young person or vulnerable adult may have been harmed. Each parish or benefice should have in place an appointed person for safeguarding children. This person will know how to respond and where to seek further help and advice.
The law
Our duty is enshrined in law and, as of October 2009, it is now a legal obligation for all parish churches to ensure that all those working directly with chidren, young people and vulnerable adults have been appropriately checked.
We're here to help
We have dedicated resources to help you with these responsibilities and legal duties. Follow the links below to find out more:
Safeguarding children and young people
Safeguarding vulnerable adults
