Ministers and Office Holders

Safeguarding

The aim of the Methodist Church Safeguarding policy is to create Christian communities of love and care, where good practice in this area becomes a way of life.

Safeguarding News Updates:

Criminal Record Disclosure Changes: Latest information on Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

New Leadership Module Now Available

Past Cases Review Safeguarding

The Methodist Safeguarding Handbook

To enable churches to achieve the above aim, and in light of legislation and government guidance, the Methodist Church has produced the Methodist Safeguarding Handbook. It contains the latest policies and procedures which have been approved by the 2010 Methodist Conference and which came into effect on 1 January 2011. By following the guidelines, your church community will be complying with the latest government guidance and creating a safe space for all.

The handbook is available to purchase from Methodist Publishing for £20 + P&P, or it can be downloaded below in five sections.

"There is a growing understanding that protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is at the core of our faith. Safeguarding is about creating churches that are a safe space for everyone; a space where children can flourish and adults can live up to their potential. It is about enabling everyone to come to Jesus without stumbling blocks of abuse, ignorance, fear, compassion fatigue or the failure to recognise the experiences that so many carry within our communities."

Elizabeth Hall, Safeguarding Advisor, Methodist Church in Britain

Safeguarding Children and Young People (pdf)
This policy has been approved by the Methodist Council and replaces the 2003 edition.

Safeguarding Adults when they are vulnerable (pdf)
A new policy approved by the 2010 Methodist Conference.

Guidance to Prevent Domestic Abuse / Violence (pdf)
These practical measures support, and should be read alongside, the 2005 Methodist Conference report Taking Action.

Model Safeguarding Policies (pdf)
Model Safeguarding Policies (Word)
Designed for churches and circuits.

Recruiting Safely (pdf)
In light of The Protection of Freedoms Act this interim policy, approved
by the 2012 Methodist Conference, should be used in conjunction with the guidance issued on September 2012 and March 2013.

The final policy will be automatically sent to purchasers of the Methodist Safeguarding Handbook.

Diogelu Plant a Phobl Ifanc (pdf)

Diogelu Oedolion (pdf)

Canllawiau Arfer Da - Cam-drin Domestig (pdf)

Modelau o Bolisïau i Eglwysi (pdf)

The Scottish Safeguarding system (pdf)

Implementing the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (PVG) in the Methodist Church in Scotland (pdf)