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Covid-19 Support Request Fund
Funds are available to support churches and circuits during the pandemic

Zoom scams...Be Aware
The range of Zoom scams in operation is growing and churches are urged to be aware.

Guidelines on sexual harassment issued by the Methodist Church
"...stepping forward to enable a safer worshipping and working environment for all associated with its work."

A Survey for Local Ecumenical Partnerships
Church Safeguarding Officers in LEPs should be on the look-out for a survey on local safeguarding arrangements.

Temporary changes to Safeguarding Training Requirements
Please note the following statement from the connexional Safeguarding Team.

Safeguarding practices coming out of lockdown
A briefing to support church and circuit safeguarding officers through the reopening of churches.

Dates for Foundation Level Facilitator Training
Two new dates have been set for the Foundation Level Facilitator Training

Working Online Safely - a training session
A further training session on working at home safely has been arranged.

IICSA Hearings to resume
IICSA have stated that they hope to resume the public hearing in May.

An Update on Safeguarding Training
The connexional Safeguarding Team has issued an announcement regarding Foundation and Advanced Level Safeguarding training.

Working Online Safely - a training session
The District is now offering training on how to work safely whilst working remotely.

Join the Safeguarding Team Virtual Office
All those who share an interest in safeguarding within the church are invited to join this Microsoft Teams virtual office.

Changes to DBS Checks
The government have revised the way in which DBS checks can be done due to the coronavirus.

Guidance for Monitoring Support Groups (MSGs)
Connexion have received a few queries about MSG's meeting during the pandemic.

An update on the Safeguarding Conference
Coronavirus concerns mean the District has had to consider if the Safeguarding Conference should go ahead.

Coronavirus Guidance
As issued by the Methodist Church

A prayer following the Streatham terror attack
A message and prayer from the London District Chairs regarding the incident in Streatham

New Foundation Level Facilitator Training available
Training is now available for all those who wish to deliver the Foundation Level Safeguarding Module.
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