Safeguarding good practice
The URC’s Good Practice 6 book contains information to assist you in your day to day safeguarding responsibilities. All churches have been sent a copy.
You can download the whole book of Good Practice 6 (PDF | 3mb) or visit the URC Bookshop to order one or more printed copies.
Good Practice 6 Resources
These provide a range of supplementary materials including:
- Additional information and guidance on specific topics
- Codes of conduct
- Forms
- Templates and model documents which can be adapted for local contexts
- Links to external resources and other organisations
Supplementary Information
S1: The role of a Church Safeguarding Coordinator (PDF | 141kb) (Word | 37kb)
S2: URC training matrix (PDF | 164kb) (Word | 38kb)
S3: Roles which require a DBS/Disclosure Scotland check within URC (PDF | 188kb) (Word | 41kb)
S4: Signs of possible dementia / memory loss (PDF | 295kb) (Word | 115kb)
Templates and model documents
These are sample / model documents that can be adapted to fit local circumstances.
Policies and procedures
P1: Template for local church safeguarding policy (PDF | 310kb) (Word | 52kb)
P2: Template safeguarding policy statements for local churches (PDF | 137kb) (Word | 37kb)
P3: Model church online safety policy (PDF | 289kb) (Word | 43kb)
P4: Template for church policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (PDF | 371kb) (Word | 37kb)
P5: Local church safeguarding checklist (PDF | 172kb) (Word | 35kb)
P6: Handling, use, retention and disposal of DBS certificates policy (PDF | 179kb) (Word | 36kb)
P7: Synod and Synod Trust Safeguarding Policy (PDF | 1mb) (Word | 67kb)
Display materials
D1: Model church safeguarding poster (PDF | 121kb)
D1: Model church safeguarding poster for Wales (PDF | 330kb)
D1: Model church safeguarding poster for Wales (English language version) (PDF | 196kb)
D2: Suggested safeguarding wording for websites (PDF | 415kb) (Word | 42kb)
D3: Feel Safe poster (PDF | 972kb)
D4: Accessible safeguarding poster (PDF | 808kb)
D4: Accessible safeguarding poster (separate children and adult coordinator) (PDF | 809kb)
Safer activities
SA1: Risk assessment template (with guidance) (PDF | 269kb) (Word | 62kb)
SA2: Information and consent form (PDF | 265kb) (Word | 39kb)
SA3: Request to administer medication form (PDF | 201kb) (Word | 37kb)
SA4: Sample volunteer driver agreement (PDF | 230kb) (Word | 51kb)
SA5: Template for a support plan (PDF | 244kb) (Word | 38kb)
SA6: Safeguarding Clauses for Letting Agreements (PDF | 113kb) (Word | 66kb)
Guidance leaflets
G1: Guidance on safeguarding for Local Ecumenical Partnerships (PDF | 227kb) (Word | 54kb)
G2: A guide to adult safeguarding
G3: A guide to domestic abuse (PDF | 379kb) (Word | 66kb)
G4: Guidance on the involvement in church life of people who may pose a risk to others
G5: Guidance on responding to allegations of bullying and harassment (PDF | 352kb) (Word | 59kb)
G6: Guidance for staff facing safeguarding allegations (PDF | 222kb) (Word | 40kb)
Additional material will be added to these Resources as new topics arise or further guidance is requested.