SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding Training 2026
Safeguarding Training for Yorkshire and Northern Synods 2026
Download our Safeguarding Training for Yorkshire and Northern Synods 2026 
Please email: helenberg.northern@urc.org.uk with any questions.
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Make your booking by emailing: Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk
All training will take place via Zoom.
The Safeguarding Team, as always, is progressing through a list of strategic processes to strengthen the safeguarding position of the denomination. Two such areas are the Safeguarding Strategic Plan and the Synod Safeguarding Reviews.
UNSAFE PLACES
Following the Makin Report into abuse in the Church of England,
a survivor of church-based abuse responds….
There has been an increase in local churches seeking support on building and people safety and in response some guidance has been added to the URC website. Please feel free to share with your networks in local churches/synods.
Staying Safe in Church Buildings – United Reformed Church https://urc.org.uk/your-church/guidance-support-for-churches-synods/staying-safe-in-church-buildings/
Northern Synod believes that children, young people and adults have a right to live in a way that does not cause them harm or impede their human rights. We therefore acknowledge their right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs. We consider that, in accordance with legislation, the welfare of children and adults at risk is paramount. We will follow legislation, statutory guidance and recognised good practice. We believe that domestic abuse in all its forms is unacceptable and inconsistent with a Christian way of living. Safeguarding is taken seriously by Northern Synod.
MEET OUR SYNOD SAFEGUARDING OFFICER:
Helen Berg
Email: helenberg.northern@urc.org.uk
Telephone: 07432886153
The Safeguarding Officer is available to provide guidance upon any safeguarding situation faced by the churches, as well as to offer information and advice about safeguarding matters in our synod.
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