Safeguarding
The Methodist Church is committed to creating welcoming environments where all can feel safe. This page contains information such as: District safeguarding contacts, policies & procedures.
Safeguarding Contacts and Information
For documents giving guidance on safeguarding or to email relevant people, please click the buttons below.
The Regional Officer for Safeguarding, Thomas Simm, can be contacted by phoning: 07854 265 076 or emailing simmt@methodistchurch.org.uk.
As Christians we believe that each person is made in the image of God and is of infinite worth and value. We are charged to love and care for each other. This is particularly true where the most vulnerable members of our community are concerned whether they are children, young people or adults.
Safeguarding is about creating a safe environment where all can flourish and know themselves to be of worth. We are committed to doing that. Each church, group or activity will have a Safeguarding policy and seek to work with best practice.
The district delivers Advanced Module training.
An online course will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday 15 July. To participate in this course, you must first complete the online course on MCBX. To register for this, please email Helen on csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com giving your name, church, role and email address.
Face to face training will be held on Saturday 22 August from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Trinity Winsford. Please email Helen on csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com to book a place.
If you are aware that you need to attend an Advanced Module course, and cannot attend one of the dates mentioned above, please email Helen on csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com so that she is aware of the level of demand.
Creating Safer Spaces - Foundation Module
When taking on a role within the Methodist Church you may be required to complete the foundation module 'Creating Safer Spaces' it is possible to complete this online. Clicking the image below will take you to the online version of this course.
12 Steps to Safer Recruiting of Employees & Volunteers
The following presentation gives useful information on the procedure for safely recruiting volunteers and employees for your church or ministry. Clicking the links in the presentation will take you to the relevant guidance on the national website for the Methodist Church.
The button below the presentation will allow you to find role descriptions that have been used by other churches that you could adapt for your specific situation.
Click the button to browse volunteer and job description outlines.