It is essential that everyone who is involved with the running of Messy Church is DBS checked (Disclosure and Barring Service, replaces CRB checks). You will find more details, including how to apply, on the DBS website www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service, but you may also find that you can obtain clearance via your PCC, church council, local diocese or church governing body.
Alongside DBS checks, we also try to observe good practice for child protection by undertaking a risk assessment&...