Bureaucracy or Bible?

You’ve got a safeguarding policy in your church. Great! Now what?

safeguarding briefing Emma Lawson

Occupying the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead/Coordinator/Officer can feel like a lonely job – one that no one else signed up for, so you thought you’d step up into the role. Being on the after-service refreshments rota was a literal cup of tea compared to safeguarding. Whoever signed up for the welcome roster had the right idea. Even cleaning up after crèche seemed less messy than the emotional, sensitive and potentially traumatic ordeal of dealing with concerns about vulnerable people.