Methodist Safeguarding Training: Which safeguarding training am I required to attend?
The safeguarding training offered by the Methodist Church includes the Foundation and Advanced Modules. Please see the document below for details of who needs to attend which level of training.
What level of safeguarding training is needed - May 2026
Safeguarding training must be renewed every four years: this only applies to the highest level of safeguarding training required. Everyone must attend Foundation Module once. However, for roles that then require completion of the Advanced Module, this must be completed within 6 months of starting in the applicable role. Renewing training will then only be at the higher, Advanced Module, level until the individual is no longer in an applicable role, when training requirements will be reviewed.
Further details for participants about each module and the ways training can be accessed are included on the participants webpage for each course below.
Foundation Module Training
Foundation Module 2024 Edition (participants) - The Methodist Church
The Foundation Module can be accessed either in an in-person setting, in a group on Zoom or by online self-study via MCBX. It is recommended anyone who is completing the course for the first time should attend an in-person course, as some items may trigger difficult memories.
Advanced Module Training
Advanced Module 2023 Edition (participants) - The Methodist Church
The Creating Safer Space Advanced Module course can be accessed as an in-person session or online with a self-study component followed by an online Gathered session.
Methodist, Church of England and United Reformed Church (URC) reciprocal recognition of safeguarding training
The Methodist Church now recognises the Church of England and United Reformed Church (URC) safeguarding training as equivalent to the Foundation and Advanced Modules. Therefore, those who have attended the Church of England or URC courses at the appropriate level will have satisfied attendance requirements listed above for the Methodist Church.
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Questions?
Answers to some common queries can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions - The Methodist Church page.
Safeguarding Webinars
As well as the core programme of Foundation and Advanced Module safeguarding training, the Connexional Safeguarding team have a webinar programme. See the Safeguarding Webinars, Talks and Podcasts - The Methodist Church page to register for upcoming webinars, or view recordings of previous webinars on topics such as Domestic Abuse, Financial Abuse and Bullying.