Faith Groups
Faith groups and Safeguarding Children
All organisations that work with or come into contact with
children should have safeguarding polices and procedures to ensure
that every child, regardless of their age, gender, religion or
ethnicity, can be protected from harm.
Setting up and following good safeguarding policies and
procedures means children are safe from adults and other children
who might pose a risk.
The information and advice on these pages was provided by the
Safe Network service which closed on 1 April 2016.
Fore more information on safeguarding and faith setting click
here
NSPCC has produced a series of films on how to protect children
within religious or faith settings. They are aimed at people
working in faith settings and places of worship across the UK, to
help them keep children safe, and can be
found here
New guidance from the NSPCC - 5th June 2017
The NSPCC has published updated editions of two safeguarding
publications: Standards and guidance for the voluntary and
community sector in England is designed to help non-statutory
organisations put in place clear safeguarding arrangements for
children, young people and young adults up to the age of 25; and
Are they safe?: a safeguarding guide for group leaders in the
voluntary and community sector, which provides a range of
activities, support or services, from arts activities and hobbies
to faith-based education or community work.
Further information: Safeguarding standards and guidance for the
voluntary and community sector: working with children, young people
and young adults aged 0-25
Are they safe? A safeguarding guide for group
leaders in the voluntary and community sector: working with
children and young people aged 0-18