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 documents below for details of who needs to attend the Foundation and Advanced module training.  

What level of safeguarding training is needed?

Further details for participants about each module and the ways training can be accessed are included on the participants webpage for each course below.   You will also find the answers to some common queries on the Frequently Asked Questions page. 

Refreshing your training

The training interval for refreshers is 4 years. Using this pattern, the Methodist Church ensures that everyone in key roles receives this good quality training.

Please contact your Regional Officer for Safeguarding with any queries on safeguarding training or how to book on.  Contact Details

Methodist, Church of England and United Reformed Church (URC) reciprocal recognition of safeguarding training

The Methodist Church recognises the Church of England and United Reformed Church (URC) safeguarding training as equivalent to the Foundation and Advanced Modules. Therefore, those who have undertaken the Church of England or URC courses at the appropriate level will have satisfied attendance requirements listed above for the Methodist Church.

Foundation Module

The new Foundation Module 2024 materials can be accessed below. There is a section for participants and a password protected section for approved Trainers which includes materials for both face-to-face and Zoom delivery.

The Foundation Module 2024 is also available as online-only materials via MCBX. Information about this resource can be found in the Trainers' section.

If you are a safeguarding trainer and need further assistance logging in please contact your Regional Officer for Safeguarding.

Advanced Module

The Advanced Module 2023 can be accessed below. There is a section for participants and a password protected section for approved Trainers, which includes materials for both face-to-face and Zoom delivery.

Safeguarding Webinars and Podcasts

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 page to register for upcoming webinars, or view recordings of previous webinars on topics including issues related to

Survivors of Abuse - Trauma and the Impact on Survivors, How to speak to and about survivors of abuse and Our Recovery Journey.

Domestic abuse - including Hidden Victims and Coercive Control

Safeguarding and Racial Justice

Making our churches more dementia-friendly.   

Financial abuse and

The Theology of Safeguarding