Contacts/Weblinks and General Information

Contacts/Websites [April 2022]

A comprehensive list of Safeguarding contacts is here.

HEBA Safeguarding | Officer – Mr Keith Baldwin

safeguarding@baptist.org.uk


Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS]

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

DBS is an executive non-departmental public body of the Home Office.


Thirtyone:eight (formerly Churches Child Protection Advisory Service/CCPAS)

thirtyoneeight.org

Independent Christian Safeguarding Charity providing confidential helpline, support and resources, specialist safeguarding services including training, and much more.


NSPCC

www.nspcc.org.uk


Safe Network

www.safenetwork.org.uk

NSPCC and Children England have set up the Safe Network National Safeguarding Unit for the third sector support in England


Local Safeguarding Children's Boards – one exists in each local authority and provides advice and training opportunities. Follow the link [here] for more information on the Safe Network website.