Safeguarding

As Seventh-day Adventists, we uphold a steadfast commitment to ensure that our churches are a safe place where every child and adult feels protected. In alignment with divine guidance, we echo the call of Proverbs 31:8 to be advocates for the voiceless and defenders of the vulnerable. Therefore, it is crucial for each member of our church to be acquainted with the ‘Keeping the Church Family Safeguarding Policy.’ Understanding and implementing this policy is essential for maintaining a safe environment for all.

Safeguarding Policy

Here’s the complete policy, including all appendices in the last section of this webpage. To make things easier, each appendix is also uploaded individually. For those that require input, we’ve provided both Word document and PDF versions.

• Safeguarding Policy (March 2024)
• Revisions of Policy Summarised (April 2024)

Resources

• Photographing and Filming Children
• Definitions and Signs of Child Abuse (NSPCC)
• Guidance for Camps and Residentials
• Child Allergy Questionnaire
• Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Young People
• Mate Crime
• Self Harm
• Sex Offenders And Church Attendance Guidelines
• Understanding Spiritual Abuse
• Perry Beeches Safeguarding Emphasis Service

Church Officer's Roles and Responsibilities

The British Union Conference (BUC) has updated the role descriptions for our church officers and provided them in both Word and PDF formats. You are welcome to adapt them to meet the needs and context of your local church. Note: The files are contained in a single zip folder (1.7MB), which is easiest to download on a computer.

Download here

Appendices

• Appendix 1 - Safeguarding - A Biblical Persepective
• Appendix 2 - Code of Conduct
• Appendix 3 - Safegurding Roles and Responsibilties
• Appendix 4 - Sample Role Description (PDF)
• Appendix 4 - Sample Role Description (Word)
• Appendix 5 - Self Declaration Form (PDF)
• Appendix 5 - Self Declaration Form (Word)
• Appendix 6 - Request for Reference (PDF)
• Appendix 6 - Request for Reference (Word)
• Appendix 7 - Reference Form (PDF)
• Appendix 7 - Reference Form (Word)
• Appendix 8 - Promoting a Safer Church (PDF)
• Appendix 8 - Promoting a Safer Church (Word)
• Appendix 9 - Safeguarding Contact Details
• Appendix 10a - Risk Assement Form (PDF)
• Appendix 10a - Risk Assement Form (Word)
• Appendix 10a - Risk Assessment Guide
• Appendix 10b - Activites & Events Risk Form (Word)
• Appendix 11 - Hire of Church  Premises Agreement (PDF)
• Appendix 11 - Hire  of Church  Premises Agreement (Word)
• Appendix 12 - Online and Digital Safety
• Appendix 13a - Photographs & Filming
• Appendix 13b - Phtographs & Filming Consent Form (PDF)
• Appendix 13b - Phtographs & Filming Consent Form (Word)
• Appendix 14 - Responding to Abuse (PDF)
• Appendix 14 - Responding to Abuse (Word)
• Appendix 15 - Responding to Concerns
• Appendix 16 - How to Make a Referral
• Appendix 17 - Grooming
• Appendix 18 - Criminal Exploitation & Gangs
• Appendix 19 - The Impact of Pornography on Children
• Appendix 20 - Safeguarding Looked After Children
• Appendix 21 - Spiritual Abuse
• Appendix 22 - Agreement of Care (PDF)
• Appendix 22 - Agreement of Care (Word)
• Appendix 23 - BUC Aniti-Bullying Policy
• Appendix 24 - BUC Whistleblowing Policy
• Appendix 25 - BUC Complaints Policy
• Safegarding Helplines