Safeguarding at Weymouth Baptist Church
Sarah Paramore has taken on the important role of Safeguarding Officer for WBC and brings significant experience and knowledge to the task. She is supported by Gary Spracklen as Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Safeguarding children, young people and adults is a collective responsibility.
You can contact Sarah Here and Gary Here There is also a link to the newly reviewed Safeguarding Policy at the bottom of the page.
Whilst this area of the WBC website is under development please ensure that you download and use the Safeguarding incident form if needed. When you have completed the form and returned it, check that the person you have sent it to has received it.
Safeguarding Incident Form - Click on the >> at the Top Right of the window and choose whether to download or print.
Weymouth Baptist Church Safeguarding Training
Here at WBC we take Safeguarding very seriously. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks are one of the key safeguarding systems in place .
If you know that you need a DBS Check or want to find out whether you need a DBS please contact Gary Paramore at dbsverifier@weychurch.co.uk.
I need to remind you that leaders and helpers will not be able to work unattended if they do not hold a valid DBS.
- Download the latest Safeguarding Policy (Reviewed August 2024) if you need any additional or more detailed information.
- Baptist Union - Risk Assessment Template
- Volunteer Forms for pre-existing volunteers
- Volunteer Forms for new volunteers
- Prevent Training - Learn how to support people susceptible to radicalisation - Find the right training course for you using the link.
The government Prevent Duty training courses are designed, and are appropriate for, staff working in sectors covered by the Prevent duty. These include education, health, local authorities, police and criminal justice agencies.
Right Click on the link and then select download for documents.