Support and Policy
A collection of resources to support you in safeguarding in local churches and circuits.
Spotlight on Safeguarding
Click here to find out about Spotlight on Safeguarding: Online gatherings for training, Q&A and support with our Regional Officers for Safeguarding
Safeguarding Policy and Guidance
Includes full Policy and Procedures, plus model policies for church use, and additional guidance documents for particular roles or contexts.
The 2015 Past Cases Review which significantly underpins current safeguarding policy and procedure.
Policy & procedure for recruiting volunteers and lay employees.
in general terms, safeguarding records have a retention period of up to 75 years. Please see the Archivists Handbook for full details on record retention.
Resources
Christmas
Resources shared at the District ‘Spotlight on Safeguarding’ sessions, October 2026.
Theology and Safeguarding
A study guide for the Theology of Safeguarding, with accompanying video resources on:
Welcome
Language, listening and hearing
Power
Impact of Abuse
This resource underpins the safeguarding policy and practice of the Methodist Church and is especially important for those in ministry.
Have a safeguarding concern, can’t find what you are looking for, or have further questions?
Our Regional Officers for Safeguarding are available to help you.
You can also contact your church safeguarding officer, your local church minister or your circuit safeguarding officer.
Sarah Howell
Regional Officer for Safeguarding
Full time. Covering all circuits/areas except Staines and Feltham, Thames Valley and Gatwick and Mole Valley Circuits.
Steve O’Connor
Regional Officer for Safeguarding
Part time (Mon PM, Weds, Fri). Covering Staines and Feltham, Thames Valley and Gatwick and Mole Valley Circuits.
