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The BUGB Guide to the Role of the Designated Person for Safeguarding
The safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk is an important part of church life in Baptist churches across England and Wales. The role of the Designated person for Safeguarding in each church is an important one, and this short guide sets out the requirements of the role, the tasks and activities involved and how the DPS can work effectively alongside the church leadership team.
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Created: September 2017 (reviewed March 2021, version updated October 2024)
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BUGB Guides
BUGB Guide for preventing bullying and harassment
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18/12/2024
BUGB Guide for safeguarding trustees
Posted:
18/12/2024
Mental Health and Safeguarding
Posted:
18/07/2024
BUGB Guide to Safer Recruitment
Posted:
23/08/2023
BUGB Guide to Warm Spaces
Posted:
13/12/2022
Recording and Live Streaming Services and Events: Safeguarding Guidance
Posted:
31/05/2022
BUGB Guide to using social media
Posted:
20/03/2020
Safeguarding Audit Tool For Churches
Posted:
28/03/2019
Supporting Those Who Have Experienced Abuse
Posted:
05/12/2018
BUGB Guide to Safeguarding Record Keeping
Posted:
14/05/2018
Level 1 Excellence in Safeguarding Children's Materials
Posted:
15/01/2018
Level 1: Excellence in Safeguarding - church meeting
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15/01/2018
Level 1: Excellence in Safeguarding - all age services
Posted:
09/01/2018
Model Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
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09/11/2017
Safeguarding Contracts: Frequently Asked Questions
Posted:
20/07/2017
Gateway to Level 2: Excellence in Safeguarding
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05/04/2017
BUGB Guide to Understanding Domestic Abuse
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05/07/2016
BUGB Guide to Understanding Self Harm
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06/01/2016
BUGB Guide to Cyber Safety
Posted:
22/12/2015
BUGB Guides Bookshelf
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22/12/2015
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