Safeguarding News

New domestic abuse posters available

These posters offer information and support to those being abused; and highlight the Methodist Church's commitment to support victims and survivors.

Children's Mental Health Week | 05 - 11 February

The aim is that no child or young person has to face mental health problems alone.

Safer Internet Day | Tuesday 06 February

This year's theme is 'Together for a better internet'

Domestic Abuse Funding

From 31 January 2024, victims and survivors of domestic abuse in England and Wales who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500.

Safeguarding Adults Week 2023

It is important that our Churches are a place where everyone is confident their concerns are welcomed, listened to, and addressed appropriately.

Paracetamol overdoses in Children and young Adults

There is a growing trend of children and young adults overdosing on paracetamol

A safeguarding training update

Here are our plans for safeguarding training over the next 6 months

Tackling bullying, changing culture and enabling positive relationships

The Methodist Church invites church leaders, members and officers to a series of webinars exploring anti-bullying action.

Safeguarding Post-Conference Pack

The slides and materials from the 2021 Safeguarding Conference are now available to download

Sharing Zoom links online can be problematic. Here's why

To publicly advertise Zoom links, leaves a church or circuit open to the risk of safeguarding incidents occurring, such as ‘Zoom-bombing’.

Calling all current and potential Foundation Module trainer

Registration for the forthcoming Train the Trainer session opens at 9am on Wednesday 03 February. Should you be attending?

The District Safeguarding Conference 2021

Find out more about the upcoming Safeguarding Conference and available workshops.