Support and Policy
A collection of resources to support you in safeguarding in local churches and circuits.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, or have further questions, our Regional Officer for Safeguarding is available to offer further support.
Sarah Howell
Regional Officer for Safeguarding
ROS Drop in Sessions (1 hour)
Our Regional Officer for Safeguarding offers periodic drop in sessions for conversation, support and guidance.
These gatherings are online via Teams - please email Sarah for access details.
Weds 15th July 8pm-9pm
Weds 5th August 6pm-7pm
Thurs 22nd Oct 12noon – 1pm
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.
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.