Christian Safeguarding Services

01/07/2026

We're delighted that Christian Safeguarding Services joined us as a sponsor at this year's Cutting Edge Conference. Thank you to Paul for coming along and sharing your services with delegates.

Good safeguarding is about more than policies, it's about creating a culture where everyone can flourish safely. Christian Safeguarding Services partners with churches and Christian organisations across the UK, offering practical advice, training and ongoing support to help strengthen safeguarding in everyday church life.

If you missed them at conference, do take a look at what they offer via the link in our bio

01/06/2026

Safer Recruitment Training for Churches and Faith Based Charities

8th July 6:30pm till 9:30pm

The session will cover
📍Preparing to recruit
📍Shortlisting and interviews
📍DBS vetting and barring checks
📍Dealing with concerns identified through vetting and barring and then assessing risk
📍managing allegations of inappropriate behaviour by staff or volunteers
📍identifying risks (signs and indicators of perpetrator behaviours.)

👉 Follow the link to book on.

This session will support churches around the process of safe recruitment of their staff and volunteers

19/03/2026

"Gather, Refresh, Grow"
We are off to Torquay on Easter Sunday for 6 days to play our part supporting FIEC in the first ever Rising Lights event.
Come and say hello if you will be there, we would love to see you !

05/03/2026

In March's issue
1 - Neglect & its long term impact 13th April 7:30pm Safeguarding Lead & Deputy Lead Network Session
2 - Policy Templates for all UK nations
3 - Major upgrade to our website 30th March - 1st April
4 - ID37YP error messages on DBS applications and DBS deletions
5 - Updated self-audit toolkit (reflecting current guidance and legislation)

https://mailchi.mp/2acdaa5bf505/2aebmktngn

20/12/2025

❗️In this current issue
1- A Policy Amendment
Important please note:
Government guidance on DBS ID records retention has changed and this change needs to be actioned.
2- IKnowSafeguarding Case Management Offer
(22 months usage for the price of 10 months)
3- Topics for DSL network sessions 2026
4- Reviewing our Train the Trainer model
5- The Process For Unlocking Your DBS portal
6- Wishing you a very Happy Christmas

https://us18.campaign-archive.com/?u=9779712a7b542bc2b16deca8f&id=cfeb9a0bed