Safeguarding

The District has put together a detailed Safeguarding Policy for those working with children and vulnerable adults within circuits and churches. The policy is available for download in PDF format here, either as a complete document or in separate sections.

The District's Safeguarding Team also has a dedicated phone line for Safeguarding concerns: 01392 214239. All calls will be dealt with within twenty four hours or by the next working day.

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SAFEGUARDING TRAINING

As the Methodist Church in GB, we have developed a nationally approved training scheme based around the Foundation Module for youth/children/vulnerable adult workers and those in positions of influence (approx. one third of our members). Plus we are delivering the Leadership Module for all ministers and safeguarding officers. The scheme is called Creating Safer Space (more details here).

 Latest Foundation Module Materials 

 The Leadership Module is being rolled out across the district June - Oct . Participants can book in here

 Past, Present and Future Training - see the areas where training is coming up and how to book in on Google Maps.

SAFEGUARDING POLICIES

 Full Download (PDF file, 10.3 MB) please note this Policy is currently under review 

 Document Only (without appendices) (PDF file, 257 KB)

 National Safeguarding Policies Nov 2010 including Vulnerable Adult, Children & Adult, Recruiting Safely and Domestic Abuse Policies

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: General Information and Consent Form (PDF file, 30 KB)

Appendix 2: Camps and Residentials Form (PDF file, 28 KB)

Appendix 3: Activities and Day Visits Form (PDF file, 28 KB)

Appendix 4: Accident and Incident Form (PDF file, 30 KB)

Appendix 5: Guidelines for Leaders (PDF file, 30 KB)

Appendix 6: What to do when you suspect child abuse (PDF file, 146 KB)

Appendix 7: How the disclosure system will operate (PDF file, 9.43 MB)

Appendix 8: Further advice when a child confides in you (PDF file, 32 KB)

Appendix 9: Using Images of Adults Consent Form (PDF file, 28 KB)

Appendix 10: Using Images of Children Consent Form (PDF file, 31 KB)

Appendix 11: Use of the Internet Guidelines (PDF file, 34 KB)

Appendix 12: Advice for Children and Young People (PDF file, 19 KB)

Appendix 13: The Data Protection Act 1998 Summary (PDF file, 23 KB)

Appendix 14: The Use of Video/Camcorders (PDF file, 25 KB)