Good Practice – Health & Safety and Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key aspect of the work of the Association of Ringing Teachers. Use the resources on this page to help you stay compliant with safeguarding issues.

Training

ART recommend that all teachers take advantage of the free online safeguarding course available through the Church of England. Please see here for further details

Policies, Guidance & Information

ART has comprehensive policies and guidance in place for ART Training Scheme Teachers and ART Members. These are available in full from the ART website.

Resources

Health & Safety

Tower Captain Job Description

Safety Tips

Hazards – Risks of a Haphazard Approach

Safety Tips – For You and Your Learners

Safety Tips – Long, Short and Tall

Activity Log

Accident Report Form

Church Tower Tours – Health and Safety Advice

Risk Assessment Checklist

Risk Assessment Blank Form

Check List for Away Day Trips and Fixtures

Ecclesiastical Insurance – Guidance Notes

Safeguarding

Permission to Ring Form

New Member DBS Request

Events Safeguarding

Guidelines on Staffing Supervision Ratios

Churches – Safe Recruitment Practice Guidelines

CCCBR – Safeguarding of Children in Towers

Photo / Video Permission for Minors